How Not To Think

Chaim Oren is a wellbeing expert , keynote speaker and a podcaster . He frequently lectures about the contribution of wellbeing to companies bottom line and writes in different magazines such as: Forbes. He is also a Brand Ambassador for Hintsa Performance- a global leader in wellbeing and human performance that advises Formula 1 drivers as well corporate executives. Chaim is an accomplished international marketer in the US, Europe and Israel. Having started his career at the New York office of Young & Rubicam, where he advised Fortune500 companies. After returning to Israel, he held senior management positions at global advertising and Public Relations agencies. Most recently he served as the Commercial Representative for the State of Connecticut in Israel. Chaim also had a major health problem and was given very little time to live. How did he survive? Support the show

David Lawrence, author of Are We Biochemical Robots, is a philosophical proponent of free will, opposing the determinist view held by many new media personalities that all things are pre-determined by outside forces. Lawrence wrote his book as a response to the 10th anniversary of Sam Harris’ book Free Will, in an effort to expose the flawed thinking that Harris’ book and determinist idealogy present and to address the central arguments against the existence of human free will. His insights, ideas, and explorations reveal why the great debate between determinism and free will matters. He has a B.A. in philosophy from UCLA and a Jurisdoctor law degree from USC. Support the show

Dr. Jon Lieff's amazing book, The Secret Language of Cells will blow your mind-body. The complexity of cellular communication is astounding and will shape your views about Nature, The Mind, and Intelligence. Dr. Jon Lieff is a neuropsychiatrist with a BA in Mathematics from Yale University and an MD from Harvard Medical School. He pioneered the creation of integrated treatment units that focus on complex patients with combined medical, psychiatric, and neurological problems. Furthermore, he is an expert and innovator in developing specialized, innovative treatment programs for brain-injured patients. For many years, in addition to his clinical work, Dr. Lieff has been researching the question of where mind can be found in nature. At first, his inquiry related to neuroscience. He then expanded his study to include intelligence in a wide range of animals, and eventually individual cells, microbes, and viruses. Dr. Lieff is able to make complex scientific information easy to understand. He has written and edited multiple books and has lectured widely over the years on a variety of subjects. https://jonlieffmd.com/ Support the show

David Forman is an entrepreneur and futurist who operates in the crossover between technology and art. He holds degrees in both physics and music composition, and has built a variety of different startups ranging from game development, crypto fintech, aerospace, and personal transformation. His MTP is to help a billion people become more intentional about their lives by leveraging the ancient skills of mindfulness and reflection. Links: https://www.intentionally.app/ http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKJg1i2GsjCRnSRARA_FZvg Support the show

Gerard Scheenstra is a seasoned creative and innovative “social” impact entrepreneur, disruptive thinker and doer, business manager, mentor, coach, teacher and speaker. Since 1986 Gerard has created and gained professional “work” experience (both nationally and internationally at C-level) in various capacities in organizations and since 2000 as a multiple entrepreneur. Gerard is an open-minded, empathetic, creative entrepreneur, innovator, incubator (social impact), disruptive thinker and doer, coach, trainer, loyal, altruistic, team player and builder. Gerard believes that each person should take the responsibility for the development of his or her own life and career. You should make it your personal mission to develop your own sustainable employability potential during your life and help others to achieve and/or develop it. Slogan; Disrupt yourself or be disrupted Gerard's main mission is: To unlock the superpower (s) of people and organizations to meet and exceed their personal and business goals and purpose! And make the world a little bit a better place https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerardscheenstra/?originalSubdomain=nl Support the show

Julie Hamilton is a British entrepreneur who has founded a number of businesses over the last 29 years, coaching elite executives, many of whom remain at the top of their game in international high profile corporate companies. This level of experience has given Julie insight into the DNA and model for success and to be noted, this is not just about money. She has crafted a methodology based on scientific facts, human behaviour and what she has learned since commencing her original HR start up consultancy in 1994. She has used her skills and experience to be a major contributor to Exponential Individuals and on this podcast talks about the keys to being exponential. www.ixler8.com www.julie-hamilton.com Support the show

Ann Boothello is an impact-for-good entrepreneur, speaker, coach, poet, dancer and philanthropist. She focuses on building initiatives that serve in upgrading society’s concept of wealth & well-being. These include: Unit Ventures, Boston ExO, and Exponential Individuals. She has 14+ years of experience holding senior leadership roles in the online marketplace arena, real estate industry, and the advertising industry. She is a Singularity University, Flow Genome Project & MIT Sloan Artificial Intelligence & Business Strategy alumna. Her passion lies at the intersection of consciousness, art & technology. Ann Boothello is also co-founder of Exponential Individuals and in this episode she talks about her corporate career and how she increased her self-awareness to focus on key parts of her development and contribution. Support the show

Eric Patel is an experienced entrepreneur and co-founder of the Exponential Individuals organization. Exponential Individuals (ExI) consists of global leaders, authors, and human transformation experts who are focused on helping people around the globe to evolve through authenticity, community collaboration, care, deep healing and interconnection to create a better future for everyone. In this podcast Eric talks about the evolution of the organization and the various products and services it is bringing to the market. Ericpatel.com Exponential Individuals (ExI) https://exponentialindividuals.io Support the show

Meet the amazing Nicole Hanson! Artist and author Nicole Hanson empowers Christians to draw near to God by providing visual cues to remind them of Biblical truth and God’s character. Her book, 1 John: On Love, Obedience, and Side Effects of Salvation journies through the letter, supplying the reader with 23 unique paintings to serve as visual cues. She also paints custom watercolors for Christians who want unique, personally meaningful paintings. Based on scripture, the truth you want to remember, and images you already associate with the truth, she carefully creates a custom piece you can display at home or at work. Commission yours today. PDF listeners may download to begin creating their own visual cues: http://subscribepage.io/tehcMf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicole.m.hanson/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLz4l7Wxi5P6fhbDALZMa4g Website: https://nicoleishanson.wixsite.com/mysite Support the show

Kevin qualified as a Chartered Accountant within an accountancy practice, subsequently working with owner run businesses and helping them to grow successfully. After completing an MBA in 2006, he had a changed of direction, with the aim to focus more on business planning, growth and development, and less on just the financial aspects of businesses. After much research, he decided to join ActionCOACH, and undertook their extensive training programme to become a certified business coach. For the last 13 years he has been coaching and training business owners to excel at growing and running their businesses, so that they can make more money and have more time to enjoy it. Kevin loves what he does, and it gives him enormous satisfaction to see the benefits that coaching, training and mentoring brings to clients. In addition to coaching, he has written two business books that he hopes will help even more business owners to build and grow successful organisations. https://abc.actioncoach.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/kevin.stansfield https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinstansfield Support the show

Brenda Wolfe is a Clinical Psychologist specializing in evidence-based treatment for eating disorders and obesity, as well as offering psychotherapy for anxiety and mood disorders. In addition to clinical work, she currently serves as volunteer faculty at the University of New Mexico Department of Psychiatry, publishes the helpful Get A Handle on Your Habits blog, and volunteers for a variety of community organizations. Over the years, she has served on numerous professional committees at a variety of organizations including the Academy of Eating Disorders, New Mexico Department of Health, Executive Council of the NM State Plan for Healthier Weight, and Association of Behavior and Cognitive Therapies. She also served as President, Newsletter Editor, and Public Education Coordinator for the New Mexico Psychological Association. Having retired and closed her clinic in May 2018, she subsequently failed retirement and joined Sage Neuroscience Center in May of 2020. She is the author of A Diet is the Last Thing You Need: Weight Loss & Maintenance Answers, available on Amazon at https://tinyurl.com/bdz72rv9 Apart from being a failure at retirement, she is also a doting grandmother, avid reader, and ballroom dancer. She can be found on her website at https://brendalwolfe.com Support the show

Leaha Mattinson is a change management specialist, life coach, speaker, and author who “walks her talk” in a truly extraordinary way. In 2008 she learned she would someday inherit Huntington’s disease, a genetic, neurological, terminal illness that affects the brain and progressively shuts down the mind and body. It was a devastating diagnosis—yet Leaha realized that to be true to the message she shares with clients, she must live her life consciously with enthusiasm, grace, and gratitude. She is the author Silver Linings and the host of the popular radio show Master Your Life that airs on UK health radio. She can be reached at https://www.masteryourlife.ca/ Support the show

Caroline Goyder is a voice, presentation and public speaking expert and popular speaker. She specializes in helping her clients perform with poise and power in real life, whether they are delivering a speech, anchoring a TV show, impressing at an interview, or chairing a Board meeting. She worked as a voice coach at the Central School of Speech and Drama and continues to support clients in business, politics, and broadcast with challenge of communicating with impact in the theater of life. She is the author of several books including Find Your Voice, Gravitas and The Star Qualities. Her TedX talk has over 9 million views. She offers several courses that can be accessed at carolyngoyder.com. She is active on Twitter at https://twitter.com/CarolineGoyder https://www.facebook.com/carolinegoyder/ https://www.instagram.com/carolinegoyder/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinegoyder/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3MoXpEM2tofafwKUr3IlsA Support the show

Jennie Edwards has been helping people with their video and graphic presentations for the past 15 years during which time, they have become increasingly important in personal messaging and business branding. Jennie also runs courses to help entrepreneurs and businesses improve their visual marketing. Jennie is also an outstanding event photographer having delivered amazing photos of more than 400 weddings and other events. Her mission statement is to help people feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera, so they can tap into their inner authenticity and truth. Her goal is to ignite clients' passion and vitality, while capturing this moment in time, so that they can be their BEST SELF and powerfully share their message with the world and make a difference! Jennie is happy to gift you an Inspiration Session to share insights on how you can gain more visibility and have more fun with your photos and videos online: https://yourdynamicstory.com/schedule/. Support the show

"The next best thing to cloning yourself." That's how Claire Houston and Paula Kokare of Houston & Ko describe their business of providing freelance talent to both small and large companies. As a new era of work dawns, Paula and Claire have created an outstanding business finding the right talent for different organizations. In this episode they talk about how their business works and the several advantages of using freelance talent across the workforce. Both Paula and Claire worked in large corporations such as Coca-Cola, KPMG, PWC, Hilti and The Adecco Group where they saw and experienced the benefits and challenges to both employers and employees of the traditional hiring model. As remote specialists these two amazing ladies will help you to: · Clear your schedule (and your mind) · Focus your efforts on core business · Set your business up for scale · Attract more business opportunities · Go from reactive to proactive You can find them at https://houstonandko.com/, email them at va@houstonandko.com or call them on +41 79 283 35 41. Support the show

Kate is a forensic psychologist and story-collector, with a history of working in prison, court, locked psychiatric facilities and emergency rooms. The most important certainty she claims to carry, from all her time working with inmates and patients and onlookers, is that the only real difference between “us” and “them” is who carries the key to leave. And that everything we experience, from crippling anxiety to serial murder, is not always rational, but there is a logic to it. Kate can make things understandable. Host of the Ignorance Was Bliss podcast https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-wallinga-8a2a8854/ https://twitter.com/katesaid Support the show

Brian P. Moran is a renowned leadership, execution, and productivity thought leader. As CEO and founder of The Execution Company, Brian is a highly respected and accomplished executive and entrepreneur. He has held leadership positions with PepsiCo, UPS, Senn-Delaney Management Consultants, and National Automotive Corporation. He is the co-author of the New York Times bestselling book The 12 Week Year, a program developed to empower individuals and companies to achieve more in 12 weeks than what others accomplish in 12 months. He is regularly featured in leading business journals and periodicals and speaks extensively around the globe. Michael M. Lennington, is a leading expert in the application of execution systems for individuals, teams, and entire organizations. In recent years, his focus has been on training and coaching about leadership and business execution, and building simple tools for people seeking to accomplish more in life. What drives Michael’s work is helping others overcome the thinking and action barriers that keep them from accomplishing what they are capable of. His client list has included such household names as Allstate and MassMutual, as well as rapidly growing companies like Ponoko, and Compass, in addition to 501C corporations doing good work. He is a New York Times best-selling co-author of The 12 Week Year, The 12 Week Year Field Guide, and The 12 Week Year for Writers. Their new book Uncommon Accountability is available at Amazon and other bookstores. They can be reached at www.12weekyear.com Support the show

Todd Patkin was a very successful president of an autoparts company that was eventually sold for millions of dollars. His employee management and engagement skills are exemplary. However, Todd has struggled with anxiety and depression for a lot of his life and is now dedicated to helping others free themselves from these problems and find happiness. He is the author of the book Finding Happiness and now has a course to help people find their meaning and purpose. Here's a link to the first part of Todd's Finding Happiness course. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEUU2gX8S9I&t=1s Support the show

Dr. Ellen Braaten is the Director of the Learning and Emotional Assessment Program (LEAP) at Mass. General Hospital and the Track Director of the Child Psychology Training Program at MGH/Harvard Medical School. She is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Braaten received her M.A. degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Colorado and her PhD in Psychology at Colorado State University and completed her internship training at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Braaten is widely recognized as an expert in the field of pediatric neuropsychological and psychological assessment, particularly in the areas of assessing learning disabilities and attentional disorders. She is the co-author of Straight Talk about Psychological Testing for Kids, a book that has become a classic for parents and professionals. She has also written The Child Clinician's Report Writing Handbook, which has been called *the most comprehensive child assessment handbook available." Her most recent book for parents is entitled Finding the Right Mental Health Care for Your Child, published by the American Psychological Association https://www.ellenbraatenphd.com/about On Twitter: @ellenbraaten Support the show

April Stickelman is the founder of Wellbeing with April and the Radical Reset Program, a transformative experience that supports leaders with radically resetting their stress response by using a variety of healing modalities including hypnotherapy, ThetaHealing, Reiki, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). She uses her multiple skills and a variety of techniques to help busy people conquer burnout. Using the latest discoveries in neuroscience, April's programs are rooted in a commitment to finding a sustainable balance that compliments your desired lifestyle. Her goal is to help you align your purpose and values with your career path. https://www.facebook.com/wellbeingwithapril/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVHeCYoFrrGR4v6QI8lEkCw Support the show