Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Kathy Simon, author of Recognize. Reflect. Take Action. The conversation focuses on the importance of self-awareness, reflection and of course action in making and sustaining positive change. Kathy Simon is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who currently works on the counseling team at a boarding high school in New Hampshire. Kathy also does mental health training and consultation for different agencies and organizations on topics such as Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Kathy has been in the mental health field for 20…
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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Alex Seblatnigg, Director of Volunteer Services and Internal Engagement at The Shepherd Center in Atlanta, GA. The conversation focuses on the work Alex does leading a team of volunteers to bring a sense of hope and possibility to those recovering from catastrophic injuries. Alex is the Director of Volunteer Services and Internal Engagement at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, GA. The Shepherd Center is a private, not-for-profit hospital specializing in medical treatment, research and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, spine…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with author Kate Brenton about her recently released book, Rebirth. The discussion focuses on the ways in which we can change course and grow if we leave ourselves open to the possibilities life offers, even if those possibilities are not obvious. Inspired teacher, author + bodyworker Kate Brenton, Ed.M., helps women connect the dots between their purpose, passion, and true brilliance. She loves meeting women where they are and guiding them back to their center. Kate’s holistic work combines life experience with her studies of Polynesian Healing Arts.…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate discusses principles of high-performance leadership and resilience with Tony Kirton, co-founder of Neurozone. Tony first arrived in the US in the mid-80s as a transfer within the VW Group to head up marketing for Audi of America. He had previously been head of marketing for the VW Group’s South African subsidiary. Five years later Tony was offered the VP Sales job for the VW Group in the UK. There he had responsibility for sales of all VW and Audi products through a three hundred strong dealer network. From there…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with entrepreneur and coach Scott Cochenour. The discussion focuses on the ways in which we can find purpose and meaning in our 40’s, 50’s and beyond regardless of our histories and past experiences. As founder of Serving Strong Enterprises LLC, Scott has coached business owners in a wide range of industries in both personal and organizational empowerment. Scott is a “fourth quarter” life and business coach. He helps business owners in their 40’s and 50’s who are successful, yet dissatisfied with the uncertainty of where their life and…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with entrepreneur and founder of Best Seller Publishing, Rob Kosberg. The discussion focuses on key aspects of building a successful business and a robust life. Founder of Best Seller Publishing, the definitive leader in authority marketing and business growth strategies using a best-selling book. Rob is recognized for his expertise in helping coaches, consultants, and entrepreneurs to Publish. Promote. Profit. (TM) with their own best-selling books. To learn more about Rob Kosberg and the Best Seller Publishing, visit:www.bestsellerpublishing.orgwww.publishpromoteprofit.com To Learn More, visit:www.katelundspeaks.com Listen to more episodes on Mission…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Dr. Jason Frishman about his program JourneyMen and how he helps men rewrite the narrative of masculinity and fatherhood. Jason has been working for over 20 years to support individuals, groups, families, organizations, and businesses. Jason is excited to bring over two decades of work in offices, institutions, kitchens, farmers’ markets, woodlots, and boardrooms to wild new environments. Whether as a psychotherapist, the creator and founder of JourneyMen, public speaker, thought leader, or narrative consultant, Jason believes that our lives are adventurous, and we can and should…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of the Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with entrepreneur Arturo Henriquez about lessons in leadership through the lens of a global perspective and over two decades of experience buying, selling and growing businesses. From New York to London, from Mexico to Buenos Aires, Arturo Henriquez applied his global leadership perspective to build businesses in 6 countries. In his captivating speaking engagements, Arturo shares global lessons learned – proven, powerful leadership and emotional intelligence lessons – that create modern leaders, total employee engagement and drive lasting business growth. His most requested topics are: Lead by Permission,…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of the Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Marc Chandonnet, coach of Seattle University Men’s and Women’s golf teams. The discussion focuses on key aspects of optimizing performance through mindset and awareness both on and off the golf course. Marc Chandonnet enters his tenth season as the head coach of the Seattle University men’s and women’s golf teams in 2021-22. To date, his teams have collected 64 total WAC All-Academic Team honorees (29 men, 35 women), seven Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholars, two Golf Coaches Association of America All-America Scholars and 24 WGCA All-American Scholars, as…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with entrepreneur and Mom Emilie Given about her journey in building a successful business while maintaining a strong focus on family and meaning in her life. Emilie Given is a successful online entrepreneur and virtual assistant agency owner who has been featured in Business Insider, Scary Mommy, and The New York Post. She founded She’s A Given, a Seattle-based virtual assistant company, in 2018 to be able to spend more time with her family after a near-death experience in childbirth. 3 years after leaving her 9-5 at Amazon…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of the Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with entrepreneur and coach Damon D’Amore about what it takes to create a resilient lifestyle and why it is so important. Damon D’Amore has spent more than 20 years working directly with C-Suite leaders in Fortune 500 firms. His work focuses on psychological performance, crisis leadership, and storytelling for stakeholders. He speaks internationally on topics of legacy, personal development, resilience, mindset, and applying the lessons of entrepreneurship to corporate environments. More than half of Damon’s clients are female leaders in the C Suite. To Learn more about Damon, visit:https://legacymentor.co/…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of the Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo about how to get out of our own way in order to maximize our potential across domains. Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist, certified master coach and physical therapist, and she helps people get out of their own way to create a life they love. She translates complex neuroscientific research into bite size, actionable steps you can take to have less stress, greater happiness and even more True Success. Known as America’s most-trusted celebrity psychologist, Dr. E (as her clients call her) has worked…