The Orbital Perspective

My guests this episode are “One Young World” leaders, Kate Robertson and Ella Robertson McKay We discuss a wide array of important topics including how we can bring the world together to solve our shared challenges. Please join the conversation live on May 26th at 10AM PT (1pm ET) and bring your questions & comments. Kate Robertson is the co-founder of One Young World, the global forum for young leaders. Inspired by her love for the Olympic movement and its values, One Young World gives...

My guest this week will be NYT Best Selling Author of, “The Martian”, Andy Weir. We will discuss a wide array of important topics including his just-released book “Project: Hail Mary”.

Starting Conditions - How Transcending the "Matrix" is the Key to Overcoming Challenges & Conflicts “We cannot succeed by denying what exists. The acceptance of reality is the only place from which change can begin.” - Archbishop Desmond Tutu Every day, people have heated, emotional arguments simply because each has a different perspective. It has become so severe that when facts don’t agree with our perceived reality, we change the facts rather than change our opinion. “Alternative facts”...

Home - How the Definition of What We call "Home" Changes Everything Broadening our definition of the word “home” does not come with a requirement to abandon where we came from or our national, religious, or cultural affiliations. It simply means seeing those things in the context of the bigger picture. The definition of home has profound implications for how we problem-solve, treat our planet, and treat each other. If we could find a way to see the things that we’ve identified with, in the...

On the news today, you will not see many, if any, stories that illustrate humanity’s evolution toward a more unified existence. Instead, the news bombards us with examples pointing to humanity’s devolution to more primitive forms. It shows a rampant divisiveness fracturing our species along national, parochial, partisan, racial, and religious lines. The news doesn’t reflect the complete reality of the story. An awakening consciousness, a blossoming unity, could help us overcome the divisive...

Episode 1: The Red Shift of an Expanding Universe - What we can learn about our future from where we've been. At present humanity and all life on Earth is facing a crisis that threatens the very survival of life here. A crisis that humans must overcome. A crisis that requires a giant leap in humanity’s evolutionary process. In today's episode, Ron will discuss how we can overcome this crisis and thrive as a species. Ron will outline how we can apply keys to progress in our lives.

My guest this episode is the co-founder and CEO of Swarm Technologies, Dr. Sara Spangelo. We discuss a wide array of important topics including how connecting the over 3 billion people who do not have access to an internet connection will lead to solutions we never dreamed of coming from places we never heard of.

Please join us for another “Orbital Perspective" podcast. My guest will be award-winning international film star and former Kosovo War refugee Arta Dobroshi. We discuss a wide array of important topics including how to develop a positive outlook during the most challenging times.

Please join us for another “Orbital Perspective" Podcast episode. My guest will be WHO & UN Goodwill Ambassador James Chau. James is a renowned international broadcaster and is presently the host of China Current - a show that explores human stories shaping tomorrow’s world including poverty, climate change, and innovation. We will discuss how integrating a big picture view with worm’s eye detail is key to thriving as individuals and as a society.

My guest this episode is former lead solo pilot of the US Navy’s Blue Angels demonstration team, John “Gucci” Foley. Gucci is an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, leadership expert, speaker, and Gratitude Guru. We will discuss a wide array of important topics including how to develop a positive mindset during the COVID crisis.

Dr. Tony Kern is one of the world’s leading authorities on human performance. We discuss a wide array of important topics including how we can all navigate the “Storm After the Storm”. Tony and I discuss how we can prepare now for the aftershocks of the COVID crisis.

Join us December 9th at 10AM PT for a conversation with Tony DiMatteo, CEO of Lottery.com Tony is the co-founder and CEO of Lottery.com which enables consumers in multiple states to play state sanctioned lottery games directly from their mobile phones. Lottery.com is also the largest provider of lottery data in the world with clients including Google and Amazon. The company has worked with regulators and industry leaders to help establish lottery courier services in the United States. Tony...

Join us for a conversation with Avery Bang, President and CEO of Bridges To Prosperity. We will discuss how to build bridges during divisive times. As President and CEO of Bridges To Prosperity, Avery believes that every person has a right to safe access – and the innovative, scalable approach B2P embraces is built to act on that belief. Since joining B2P as a volunteer in 2006, Avery has worked alongside a growing team of leaders and game-changers who, in partnership with isolated...

Please join us for a conversation with Daria Musk, singer & founder of Unlabeled Studio. Daria's story is the story of a girl whose voice launched a thousand lines of code. After a nearly overnight success, singing for a global audience of millions – through her first-of-a-kind live interactive online concerts – Daria Musk's influence and ideas have spilled over from songs into speaking engagements, talks, tours, and behind-the-scenes consulting for the world's biggest tech and entertainment...

Please join us for a conversation with Jacqueline Novogratz, CEO of Acumen. Jacqueline Novogratz is the New York Times best-selling author of The Blue Sweater. Her second book, Manifesto for a Moral Revolution: Practices to Build a Better World, was published in May 2020. In 2001, Jacqueline founded Acumen with the idea of investing philanthropic patient capital in entrepreneurs seeking to solve the toughest issues of poverty. As a pioneer of impact investing, Acumen and its investments have...

Join us as we discuss how to create "omniwins" Jim was a Co-founder of GoodXChange Corporation, which was acquired by 5th, and was later named the company’s CEO. In that role, Jim has helped lead the firm’s strategy and operations as it has emerged as a global flagship brand for investors, donors, brand executives and NGO solution-makers who are working to align KPI-driven performance with SDG-aligned impact.

Please join us on October 28th for a conversation with Jill Ellis, former U.S. women’s national soccer coach. We'll discuss the unifying power of sports and leadership during challenging times. Jill coached the United States women’s national soccer team for five years, beginning in 2014 leading the United States Women’s National Soccer Team to two World Cup wins in 2015 and 2019. She also won two FIFA Women’s World Cups with the USWNT and is the development director of the United States...

This week’s guest is author Frank White who coined the term “Overview Effect” to describe the shift in perspective some astronauts experience after seeing the Earth from space. We will discuss how taking a big picture perspective can keep us on the right path toward progress. We will also discuss the connection between the Overview Effect and the Orbital Perspective and humanity’s destiny among the stars. Please tune in live and bring your questions and comments.

This episode of the "Orbital Perspective" Podcast features former United States Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen (Ret) Dave Goldfein. We discussed a wide array of important topics including racial tension in the US, women in combat, the effects of COVID on military readiness, global warming, the establishment of a separate Space Force, and leadership during times of crisis. General Dave Goldfein served as the senior uniformed Air Force officer responsible for the organization, training and...

Please join us as we share a conversation with Dr. Leyla Acaroglu - UN Champion of the Earth & Sustainability Provocateur. Dr. Leyla Acaroglu challenges people to think differently about how the world works. As an award winning designer, UNEP Champion of the Earth, sociologist, and entrepreneur, she developed the Disruptive Design Method and designs cerebrally activating experiences, gamified toolkits, and unique educational experiences that help people make the status quo obsolete. Her...