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Conversations with extraordinary business leaders, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and others who are changing the world through the work they do. The goal is to share insights, help to inspire and lift others, and deliver practical, meaningful, and actionable content.

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312: Simon Alexander Ong | Living Your Best Story

4/23/2026
Simon Alexander Ong, an award-winning personal development entrepreneur and coach, international keynote speaker, and author of the book Energize, joins me on this episode. Simon has been featured in leading media outlets including Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Financial Times, and The Huffington Post. This episode is a reminder that clarity comes from action, fulfillment is self-defined, and the energy you cultivate determines the life you create. πŸŽ™οΈ What We Discuss: βœ… Redefining success vs. fulfillment and why they are not the same βœ… How environment and diverse inputs fuel creativity and innovation βœ… The concept of a "Mental Board of Advisors" for better decision-making βœ… Lessons from failure and why alignment matters more than money βœ… Why energyβ€”not timeβ€”is your most valuable resource βœ… And much more! Get connected with Simon: Website: https://www.simonalexanderong.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonalexanderong.official LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonalexanderong/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimonAlexanderO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonalexandero/ Purchase a copy of Energize: https://www.amazon.com/Energize-Make-Most-Every-Moment/dp/0241502756/ Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324 Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!

Duration:00:54:12

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311: Liz Tenuto | How to Release Years of Stored Stress

4/16/2026
Liz Tenuto, a somatic exercise instructor, author of When the Body Speaks, and founder of The Workout Witch, joins me on this episode. Her online programs have guided more than 230,000 women through powerful healing journeys, and she's transforming the way this generation understands and works through long-term stress and trauma. Her work has been featured in major media outlets including USA Today, BBC News, Harper's Bazaar France, NY Weekly, and LA Weekly. πŸŽ™οΈ What We Discuss: βœ… How stress, trauma, and emotional experiences get stored in the body βœ… Why we become disconnected from our body's signals and ignore early warning signs βœ… The impact of chronic stress on the nervous system and overall health βœ… How somatic healing works to release tension and regulate the body βœ… And much more! Get Connected with Liz: Website: https://liztenuto.com/ Website: https://theworkoutwitch.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworkoutwitch_ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-tenuto-0619a4b8/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theworkoutwitch Purchase a copy of When the Body Speaks: https://www.amazon.com/When-Body-Speaks-Somatic-Healing/dp/0063425254 Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324 Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!

Duration:00:58:34

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310: Blake Eastman | Improving Human Communication & Social Interaction

4/9/2026
Blake Eastman, founder of The Nonverbal Group, and a former adjunct psychology professor and professional high-stakes poker player, joins me on this episode. Blake has been featured in major media outlets, including CNN, Forbes, The New York Times, and ABC News. πŸŽ™οΈ What We Discuss: βœ… The difference between noticing and judging βœ… How poker shaped the way Blake thinks and makes decisions βœ… What most people get wrong about body language βœ… Why real behavioral change is harder than it looks βœ… And much more! Get connected with Blake: Website: https://www.nonverbalgroup.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beastman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eastman.blake Twitter: https://twitter.com/Blakeeastman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blake_eastman/ Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324 Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!

Duration:00:59:42

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309: Amy Leneker | Lead and Live With Less Stress & More Joy

4/2/2026
Amy Leneker, leadership consultant, trainer, keynote speaker, podcast host, and USA Today bestselling author of Cheers to Monday, joins me on this episode. She's an optimistic, joy-seeking, recovering workaholicβ€”and the founder and CEO of the Center for Joyful Work, where she has helped more than 100,000 leaders and teams, including those at Fortune 100 companies, lead with less stress and more joy. With over 25 years of leadership experience, including a decade in the C-suite, Amy is deeply committed to helping leaders, teams, and organizations thrive. Her work has appeared in Fast Company, Inc., CEOWORLD Magazine, and other notable media outlets. πŸŽ™οΈ What We Discuss: βœ… The hidden patterns that keep high performers stuck βœ… The difference between productive stress and destructive stress βœ… How leaders can create healthier, more effective environments βœ… The Un-Stressing Method and how to apply it in real time βœ… And much more! Get connected with Amy: Website: https://www.amyleneker.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyleneker/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy.leneker/ Twitter: https://x.com/Amy_Leneker Purchase a copy of Cheers to Monday: https://www.amazon.com/Cheers-Monday-Surprisingly-Simple-Method/dp/1394388802 Listen to Less Stress, More Joy with Amy Leneker podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/less-stress-more-joy-with-amy-leneker/id1864772376 Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324 Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!

Duration:01:04:35

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308: Patricia Ryan Madson | Life is an Improvisation

3/26/2026
Patricia Ryan Madson, writer, speaker, Professor Emerita at Stanford University, and founder of the Stanford Improvisors, joins me on this episode. Patricia is the author of Improv Wisdom, a powerful book on applying the principles of improvisational theater to everyday life, whether you're navigating a demanding boss, a tired child, or life's constant surprises. As author Steven Pressfield said, "There are very few books on creativity that I would take with me to a desert island. One for sure is Patricia Ryan Madson's Improv Wisdom." πŸŽ™οΈ What We Discuss: βœ… Testing resilience and flexibility βœ… Lessons from a Zen monastery βœ… Common misconceptions about improv βœ… Key maxims from Improv Wisdom βœ… And much more! Get connected with Patricia: Website: https://improvwisdom.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patryanmadson Twitter: https://twitter.com/patryanmadson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patryanmadson/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciaryanmadson/ Purchase a copy of Improv Wisdom: https://www.amazon.com/Improv-Wisdom-Dont-Prepare-Just/dp/1400081882 Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324 Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!

Duration:01:03:46

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307: Ashley Herd | The Manager Method β€” Leading Without Burning People Out

3/19/2026
Ashley Herd, a former Chief People Officer and General Counsel, leadership speaker, author, and podcast host, joins me on this episode. Ashley has trained over 250,000 managers through LinkedIn Learning and corporate programs, and has spent her career helping professionals navigate leadership challenges with clarity and confidence. She built Manager Method after leading HR and Legal teams at McKinsey, Yum! Brands, and Modern Luxury. Ashley has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Business Insider, and more. If you want to become a better leader, communicator, and decision-maker, this conversation is for you. πŸŽ™οΈ What We Discuss: βœ… The emotional weight of management and its ripple effect on people's lives βœ… The shift from doing to leadingβ€”and what leaders must unlearn βœ… The Manager Method framework: Pause, Consider, Act βœ… Creating a culture of decision-making through structured autonomy βœ… Empathy that works at workβ€”leading with awareness and intention βœ… And much more! Get connected with Ashley: Website: https://www.managermethod.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/managermethod/ Purchase a copy of The Manager Method: https://www.amazon.com/Manager-Method-Practical-Framework-Support/dp/B0F88XQ919 Listen to the HR Besties Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hr-besties/id1712137225 Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324 Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!

Duration:00:57:01

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306: Dr. Kurt Gray | Why We're So Outraged

3/12/2026
Dr. Kurt Gray, social psychologist, award-winning researcher and teacher, and author of Outraged, joins me on this episode. Kurt is the Weary Foundation Endowed Chair in the Social Psychology of Polarization and Misinformation at The Ohio State University, where he directs the Deepest Beliefs Lab and the Center for the Science of Moral Understanding. He was also appointed to lead the university's Collaborative for the Science of Polarization and Misinformation (C-SPAM). He earned his PhD from Harvard University. In this fascinating conversation, we explore the psychology behind outrage, conflict, and why disagreements escalate so quickly in today's world. πŸŽ™οΈ What We Discuss: βœ… Why humans are wired more like prey than predators βœ… What's really happening underneath most arguments βœ… Why outrage escalates so quickly βœ… The neuroscience of conflict and defensiveness βœ… And much more! Get connected with Kurt: Website: https://kurtjgray.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kurtjgray LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtjgray/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kurtjgray/ Purchase a copy of Outraged: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593317432 Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324 Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!

Duration:00:55:58

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305: Matt Abrahams | Learning to Think Faster, Talk Smarter

3/5/2026
Matt Abrahams, a leading expert in the field of communication, professor, podcast host, author, keynote speaker, and martial artist, joins me on this episode. Matt is a lecturer in Organizational Behavior at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, a highly sought-after keynote speaker, and a communications consultant and coach. He's also the host of the popular, award-winning podcast, Think Fast, Talk Smart. πŸŽ™οΈ What We Discuss: βœ… Using improv to speak more spontaneously βœ… Think Faster, Talk Smarter βœ… Managing public speaking anxiety βœ… Generative AI and communication βœ… And much more! Get connected with Matt: Website: https://mattabrahams.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maabrahams Twitter: https://twitter.com/tftsthepod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattabrahams/ Purchase a copy of Think Faster, Talk Smarter: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1668010305 Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324 Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!

Duration:00:52:45

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304: Jeff Fenster | Embracing the Success Formula

2/26/2026
Jeff Fenster, award-winning serial entrepreneur, speaker, investor, bestselling author, and podcast host, joins me on this episode. Jeff's entrepreneurial success is vast, ranging from Everbowl, a healthy, superfood quick-serve restaurant chain, to a payroll and HR company, a digital marketing agency, and a construction company. He lives by the principle of putting people first. Jeff has been featured in numerous media outlets, including Forbes, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, Inc., and the New York Times. πŸŽ™οΈ What We Discuss: βœ… Strategies to change our mindset βœ… Moving through fear βœ… Reframing failure βœ… The success formula βœ… And much more! Get Connected with Jeff: Website: https://jefffenster.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeff.fenster.5/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FensterJeff Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fensterjeff/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jfenster/ Purchase a copy of Relationship Bank Account: https://www.amazon.com/Relationship-Bank-Account-Friends-Lifelong/dp/B0BLR3KVBR Listen to The Jeff Fenster Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jeff-fenster-show/id1699024627 Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324 Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!

Duration:01:10:01

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303: Tom Hardin | The Rise and Fall of Tipper X

2/19/2026
Tom Hardin, also known as Tipper X, author of Wired on Wall Street, global keynote speaker, corporate trainer, and board advisor on behavioral ethics, compliance, and culture risk, joins me on this episode. Tom is a former hedge fund analyst whose life took a dramatic turn when he crossed lines he never thought he would. That path ultimately led him to secretly wear a wire for the FBI in what became the largest insider trading sting of a generation. πŸŽ™οΈ What We Discuss: βœ… How good people make bad decisions βœ… The psychological toll of becoming an FBI informant βœ… Rebuilding trust after failure βœ… And much more! Get connected with Tom: Website: https://www.tipperx.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtipperx_ Twitter: https://x.com/iamtipperx LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-hardin-0952324/ Purchase a copy of Wired on Wall Street: https://www.amazon.com/Wired-Wall-Street-Prolific-Informants/dp/1394348878 Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324 Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay

Duration:01:11:12

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302: Heather Monahan | Overcoming Her Villains & Creating Confidence

2/12/2026
Heather Monahan, 2x bestselling author, Top 50 keynote speaker, award-winning entrepreneur, podcast host, and founder of Boss In Heels, joins me on this episode. Media outlets such as Forbes, USA Today, CNN, and Success Magazine have featured her insights, and her storytelling continues to resonate with corporate teams, universities, and entrepreneurs seeking motivation and real-world strategies to thrive and achieve their goals. πŸŽ™οΈ What We Discuss: βœ… Heather's origin story βœ… Changing our beliefs βœ… Tools for creating confidence βœ… The BAK process βœ… And much more! Get connected with Heather: Website: https://heathermonahan.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathermonahanofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathermonahan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_heathermonahan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theheathermonahan/ Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1462192400 Purchase a copy of Overcome Your Villains: https://www.amazon.com/Overcome-Your-Villains-Mastering-Knowledge/dp/1400225574/ Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324 Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay

Duration:00:40:43

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301: Dave Sanderson | Learning to Make Moments Matter

2/5/2026
Dave Sanderson, bestselling author, leadership expert, an Inc.com Top 100 leadership speaker, and publisher of Moments Matter Magazine, joins me on this episode. Dave was the last passenger off US Airways Flight 1549, the Miracle on the Hudson. He survived, then he made a decision: he wouldn't let that moment be the end of the story. Dave has delivered keynotes for Fortune 500 organizations, coached executives, and helped raise $14.8 million for the American Red Cross. He's been featured by Fox News, ABC, NBC, Forbes, Entrepreneur, People, and other major media outlets. πŸŽ™οΈ What We Discuss: βœ… The power of mentorship βœ… Turning adversity into opportunity βœ… Harnessing your defining moments βœ… The 4 Freedoms βœ… And much more! Get connected with Dave: Website: https://davesandersonspeaks.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davesandersonspeaks/ Twitter: https://x.com/DaveSanderson2 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hiredavesanderson/ Purchase a copy of The Limitless Life: https://www.amazon.com/Limitless-Life-Strategies-Opportunity-Uncertainty/dp/B0CQLKYNHT Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324 Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay

Duration:01:04:29

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300: Hal Hershfield | Making Tomorrow Better Today

1/29/2026
Hal Hershfield, social psychologist, professor of marketing, behavioral decision-making, and psychology at UCLA's Anderson School of Management, author, and TEDx speaker, joins me on this episode. Hal has been published in top academic journals, and also contributes to op-eds in The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, and other outlets. He was named one of the "40 Under 40 Top Business School Professors" by business education website Poets & Quants. πŸŽ™οΈ What We Discuss: βœ… The concept of self βœ… The connection between our current and future selves βœ… Key insights from Hal's book Your Future Self βœ… Using AI tools to connect with our future selves βœ… And much more! Get connected with Hal: Website: https://www.halhershfield.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hal-hershfield-a2b91510/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HalHershfield Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hal.hershfield/ Purchase a copy of Your Future Self here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0316421251 Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324 Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay

Duration:00:59:11

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299: Philip McKernan | A Personal Mission to Eradicate Loneliness

1/22/2026
Philip McKernan, bestselling author, inspirational speaker, philosopher, filmmaker, coach, and enlightened hooligan, joins me on this episode. Philip works with entrepreneurs, leaders, and athletes around the world who, in one form or another, want to live a more courageous life. He helps people connect with their truth, uncover their unique gifts, and use them to impact the world. πŸŽ™οΈ What We Discuss: βœ… Uncovering our past βœ… A personal mission to eradicate loneliness βœ… One last talk βœ… The dark side of gratitude βœ… And much more! Get connected with Philip: Website: https://philipmckernan.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philip.mckernan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-mckernan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philip_mckernan/ Purchase a copy of One Last Talk: https://www.amazon.com/One-Last-Talk-Truth-Matters/dp/1544500971 Listen to the One Last Talk podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-last-talk/id1440871876 Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324 Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay

Duration:01:05:16

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298: Dr. Maya Shankar | Who We Become on the Other Side of Change

1/15/2026
Dr. Maya Shankar, cognitive scientist, creator, executive producer, and host of the podcast A Slight Change of Plans, and author of The Other Side of Change, joins me on this episode. Maya was a Senior Advisor in the Obama White House, where she founded and served as Chair of the White House Behavioral Science Team. She also served as the first Behavioral Science Advisor to the United Nations under Ban Ki-moon, and as a core member of Pete Buttigieg's debate preparation team during his 2020 presidential run. Maya has a postdoctoral fellowship in cognitive neuroscience from Stanford, a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology from Oxford on a Rhodes Scholarship, and a B.A. from Yale. She's been profiled by The New Yorker and has been the featured guest on NPR's All Things Considered, Freakonomics, and Hidden Brain. She's a graduate of the Juilliard School of Music's pre-college program, where she was a private violin student of Itzhak Perlman. πŸŽ™οΈ What We Discuss: βœ… Giving and receiving constructive feedback βœ… What we anchor our self-identity to βœ… How change can force us to reexamine our beliefs βœ… Applying temptation bundling to achieve our goals βœ… And much more! Get connected with Maya: Website: https://mayashankar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmayashankar Twitter: https://x.com/slightchangepod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmayashankar/ Purchase a copy of The Other Side of Change: https://www.amazon.com/Other-Side-Change-Become-Makes/dp/0593713680 Listen to A Slight Change of Plans podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-slight-change-of-plans/id1561860622 Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324 Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay

Duration:00:57:21

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297: Brian Johnson | Activate Your Heroic Potential

1/8/2026
Brian Johnson, founder and CEO of Heroic Public Benefit Corporation, entrepreneur, teacher, coach, author, philosopher, and podcast host, joins me on this episode. Brian has helped millions of people around the world become their best, most productive, energized, and connected version of themselves. πŸŽ™οΈ What We Discuss: βœ… Crafting a life of meaning βœ… Being a passionate student of ancient wisdom and modern science βœ… The greatest influence in Brian's life βœ… Big ideas from AretΓ© βœ… And much more! Get connected with Brian: Website: https://www.heroic.us/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heroicbrian Twitter: https://twitter.com/heroicbrian/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroicbrian/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heroicbrian/ Purchase a copy of AretΓ©: https://a.co/d/fewPQXK Books referenced during the episode: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey: https://a.co/d/1mJxGSE Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299 Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg: https://www.amazon.com/Tiny-Habits-Changes-Change-Everything/dp/0358003326 The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business/dp/1400069289 Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324 Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay

Duration:00:58:33

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296: Jon Levy | Doing Remarkable Things

1/1/2026
Jon Levy, behavioral scientist and New York Times bestselling author of You're Invited, known for his work in trust, human connection, belonging, and influence, joins me on this episode. His clients range from Fortune 500 brands, like Microsoft, Google, and Samsung to startups. He's been featured in major media outlets including CNN, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Time, and The New York Times. πŸŽ™οΈ What We Discuss: βœ… Jon's origin story βœ… Doing remarkable things βœ… A scarcity mindset βœ… How human behavior is contagious βœ… And much more! Get connected with Jon: Website: https://www.jonlevy.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonlevytlb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonlevytlb/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JonLevyTLB Purchase a copy of You're Invited: https://www.amazon.com/Youre-Invited-Science-Cultivating-Influence/dp/0063030977 Watch Jon's TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/jon_levy_what_makes_us_influential Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324 Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay

Duration:00:52:14

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295: Dr. Alex Auerbach | Inside the Minds of Elite Performers

12/18/2025
Dr. Alex Auerbach, sport and performance psychologist, co-founder and CEO of Momentum Labs, and author of Called to Greatness, joins me on this episode. Alex has worked with the best athletes in the world in the NBA, NFL, MLB, and Olympians, as well as high-performers in other domains like elite military units, Fortune 5 companies, and venture-backed start-ups. He currently serves as the performance psychologist with the Jacksonville Jaguars and previously held the role of Senior Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors. πŸŽ™οΈ What We Discuss: βœ… The science of high performance and human potential βœ… Emotional regulation and nervous system mastery βœ… Mindfulness as a competitive advantage βœ… Building healthy, high-performing cultures βœ… And much more! Get connected with Alex: Website: https://www.alexauerbach.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexauerbachphd/ Twitter: https://x.com/AlexAuerbachPhD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexauerbachphd/ Purchase a copy of Called to Greatness: https://www.amazon.com/Called-Greatness-Alex-Auerbach/dp/1990700632 Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324 Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay

Duration:01:05:16

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294: William Branum | The 5 SEAL Secrets to Success

12/11/2025
William Branum, Navy SEAL veteran, founder and CEO of Naked Warrior Recovery, speaker, author, and business and leadership advisor, joins me on this episode. William's expertise in leadership and mindset is sought after by organizations ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. He's been featured by Fox News, USA Today, MarketWatch, and other media outlets. πŸŽ™οΈ What We Discuss: βœ… Limiting beliefs βœ… Knowing your worth βœ… Becoming a Navy SEAL βœ… Accepting and learning from failure βœ… And much more! Get connected with William: Website: https://nw-recovery.com/ Website: https://williambranum.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/william.branum.13 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/william.r.branum/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WilliamBranum01 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-branum/ Download a copy of William's 5 SEAL Secrets: https://www.5sealsecrets.com/ Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324 Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay

Duration:01:04:27

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293: Amberly Lago | How To Find Joy Through the Journey

12/4/2025
Amberly Lago, a leading expert in resilience and transformation, a TEDx and internationally renowned motivational speaker, USA Today bestselling author, coach, and host of the globally top-ranked podcast, The Amberly Lago Show, joins me on this episode. Amberly has been featured in popular media outlets, including Forbes, USA Today, The Doctors, The Today Show, People, and many others. πŸŽ™οΈ What We Discuss: βœ… Finding joy through adversity βœ… The power of forgiveness βœ… Living with chronic pain while thriving βœ… Vulnerability as a superpower βœ… And much more! Get connected with Amberly: Website: https://amberlylago.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amberly.lago Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberlylagomotivation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberlylago Twitter: https://x.com/AmberlyLago Purchase a copy of Joy Through the Journey: https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Through-Journey-Amberly-Lago/dp/1394265549 Listen to The Amberly Lago Show podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-amberly-lago-show-stories-of-true-grit-and-grace/id1488420537 Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324 Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay

Duration:00:51:40