The Greatness Machine

Are you feeling bogged down by the monotony of your daily life? On today’s show, Darius talks about enjoying the journey rather than incessantly worrying about the end results. Like many of us, Darius loves his cup of morning coffee. And he obsesses about getting the right beans, the temperature, and adding the correct amount of milk. Recently, a friend of Darius’s bought an expensive coffee machine that automated the entire process. While this made it extremely easy to make the perfect cup of coffee, Darius realized that he enjoyed the process of making his cup of coffee way more than drinking the coffee itself. On today’s show, you will learn why you need to fully immerse yourself in the process to enjoy the outcome. Darius also shares how the simple act of making a cup of coffee aligns with his SIX Core Values. And why you should strive to apply this same passion and love to all your aspects of life. Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show Enjoying the journey rather than incessantly worrying about the outcome Finding joy in the mundane chores that typically bog us down How to approach every aspect of your life with love and passion And so much more… Resources https://powerofted.com/ (The Power of TED) https://therealdarius.com/ (Darius’s Website) https://www.facebook.com/therealdariusm/ (Darius’s Facebook) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius chats with Susie Miller, author, speaker, and catalyst for growth. She equips high performers to have less conflict, better communication, greater clarity and confidence.  Susie is a fixer - a business and leadership strategist who identifies problems and creates solutions when it comes to interpersonal dynamics at work and at home. As the founder of LeaderSynq, and an experienced communicator and consultant, Susie has worked with companies, organizations, and individuals to maximize their relationship capital at work, home, and play. You'll discover the definition of success and how to achieve it. You'll learn why setting personal and professional boundaries is so important. You'll also discover a little about Susie's book, Listen, Learn, Love: How to Dramatically Improve Your Relationships in 30 Days or Less Join Darius and Susie for this wide-ranging and informative discussion. Enjoy! What You'll Learn in this Show: The definition of success and how to achieve it. Why setting personal and professional boundaries is so important. A little about Susie's book, Listen, Learn, Love: How to Dramatically Improve Your Relationships in 30 Days or Less And so much more... Resources: https://www.susiemiller.com (Susie's website) https://www.instagram.com/susiemiller5/ (Susie's Instagram) https://therealdarius.com (The Real Darius) https://www.facebook.com/therealdariusm/ (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/ (Instagram) https://therealdarius.com/YT (YouTube) https://twitter.com/kingdarius (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ (LinkedIn) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius chats with Dolores Hirschmann, an internationally recognized strategist and coach who has been a remote employee and virtual business owner for over 20 years. She helps clients clarify their 'idea worth sharing,' design their communication strategies, and implement business growth systems. Dolores' clients become speakers and authors and take their message to larger audiences like TEDx and beyond. She works through group coaching, workshops, one-on-one coaching, as well as public speaking. Dolores is also a writer, TEDx organizer, and CTI certified and ICF accredited coach with a business degree from the Universidad de San Andrés, Argentina. You'll discover what inspired Dolores to launch Masters in Clarity. You'll learn why she believes coaches need to be more assertive. You'll also discover the definition of transformation and what the transformation process looks like. Join Darius and Dolores for this fascinating and eye-opening discussion. Enjoy! What You'll Learn in this Show: What inspired Dolores to launch Masters in Clarity. Why coaches need to be more assertive. The definition of transformation and what the transformation process looks like. And so much more... Resources: https://mastersinclarity.com (Masters in Clarity website) https://therealdarius.com (The Real Darius) https://www.facebook.com/therealdariusm/ (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/ (Instagram) https://therealdarius.com/YT (YouTube) https://twitter.com/kingdarius (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ (LinkedIn) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius chats with Derek Coburn, the author of 'Networking Is NOT Working' and the co-founder and CEO of CADRE, an un-networking community in Washington, DC, which currently supports over 100 CEOs and business leaders.  Derek began his career in the financial services industry. When the economy took a turn for the worse, he had to devote more attention to his existing clients and had less time for "traditional networking". He began to experiment with his own ideas, which included creating an informal 'un-networking' group consisting of his best clients and other top professionals. Derek's passion for connecting remarkable professionals led him to start CADRE and write his first book.  You'll discover how Derek overcame childhood trauma and made his personality stronger. You'll learn how both Derek and Darius started their books and how it changed their lives. You'll also discover the importance of creating value in our lives and living for the present. Join Darius and Derek as they discuss the drawbacks of traditional networking, living for the present and building rejection muscles. Enjoy! What You'll Learn in this Show: How Derek overcame childhood trauma, made his personality stronger, and built his 'rejection muscles.' How Derek and Darius started their books and how it changed their lives. Creating value in our lives and living for the present. And so much more... Resources: https://www.cadredc.com (Cadre DC website) https://www.derekcoburn.com/book/ (Derek's website) https://therealdarius.com (The Real Darius) https://www.facebook.com/therealdariusm/ (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/ (Instagram) https://therealdarius.com/YT (YouTube) https://twitter.com/kingdarius (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ (LinkedIn) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius chats with Rick Girard, the founder and CEO of Stride Search, an organization that enables startups to gain a competitive advantage by formalizing a process to maximize candidate engagement. Stride Search helps clients achieve a 98% success rate in hiring the people they need to succeed.  Rick is the host of the popular "Hire Power Radio" podcast, dedicated to helping entrepreneurs through recruiting hurdles. His show provides insights from top performing disruptors, innovators and industry experts.  In addition to his company and podcast, Rick is also an author, public speaker, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor, rock climber, surfer, and snowboarder.  You'll discover how to go about hiring the right person every time. You'll learn the very real benefits of incorporating your core values into the interview process. You'll also discover a trick question you can ask potential hires to see if they're a good fit. Join Darius and Rick for this eye-opening and fascinating conversation. Enjoy! What You'll Learn in this Show: How to go about hiring the right person every time. The power of incorporating your core values into the interview process. A trick question to ask potential hires to see if they're a good fit. And so much more... Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-girard-07722/ (Rick's LinkedIn) https://www.stridesearch.com (Stride Search) https://hirepower.podbean.com (Hire Power Radio podcast) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Sam Penny, who with his wife operates Artisans Bend (Cheese Therapy), Australia's largest artisan cheese retailer. Sam is passionate about strategy, marketing, and the pursuit of the perfect cheese.  In the sports world, Sam made the first attempt to swim the English Channel in Winter, has run 87km in 13 hours, and has swam an Ice Mile in 3.9 degree celsius water. You'll discover what life looks like as a serial entrepreneur. You'll learn about Sam's passion for cheese and how he became the "Cheese Monger." You'll also discover what it was like to swim the English Channel... in Winter! Join Darius and Sam as they explore the tasty world of cheese, entrepreneurship and how it feels to swim in essentially frozen water. Enjoy! What You'll Learn in this Show: Life as a serial entrepreneur. How and why Sam shifted from running a medical device company to the role of "Cheese Monger." What it was like to be the 191st Australian to swim the English Channel. And so much more... Resources: Artisans Bend (Cheese Therapy) website Cheese Therapy Instagram This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Jessica Lawson, a self-taught chef and baker. Food is her creative release and being in the kitchen keeps her centered.  Jessica started a blog to share recipes, favorite gadgets, and products with her friends and family. She's fiercely passionate about good quality ingredients, healthy-ish living, and sharing her original well-tested recipes. You'll discover why you must 'start by starting' and readjust your thinking You'll learn the power of pursuing what you love and are passionate about. You'll also discover tips for organically growing your following. Join Darius and Jessica for this exciting (and delicious!) discussion. Enjoy! What You'll Learn in this Show: Start by starting: readjusting your thinking. The power of pursuing what you love. Tips for growing your following, organically. And so much more... Resources: Big Delicious Life website Big Delicious Life Instagram This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Michelle Loret de Mola, Director of Strategy and Head of Marketing for Jump Associates in San Francisco, as well as an expert at blending clear strategic direction with compelling experiences that drive change.  She has helped a Fortune 500 retailer define its 5-year marketing strategy and partnered with a major record label to define its future growth opportunities.  Michelle has led several of Jump's change management initiatives for clients. Michelle is also a trained chef and has managed restaurants in California's Napa Valley. You'll discover how Michelle became a trained chef, as well as her 'last meal on Earth.' You'll learn why she believes that the antidote for ambiguity is exploration. You'll also discover how you can develop a 'learner mindset' by asking questions.. Join Darius and Michelle for this fascinating conversation. Enjoy! What You'll Learn in this Show: How she became a trained chef and her 'last meal on Earth.' Why she believes that the antidote for ambiguity is exploration. How to develop a 'learner mindset' by asking questions. And so much more... Resources: Michelle's LinkedIn Jump Associates This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's edition of The Greatness Machine marks our 100th episode! Darius chats with Amber Vilhauer, an online digital marketing expert who supports authors, speakers and coaches to establish a powerful, integrated online presence that gets results and empowers them to make a difference in their industry. Since starting her agency, NGNG Enterprises (standing for No Guts No Glory) in 2007, she has spent her career impacting her community and building strong strategic alliances with industry leaders and game-changers across the web.  Amber has supported more than one thousand entrepreneurs on six continents to get results. She has been the launch manager behind dozens of #1 bestselling books including those for Mark Victor Hansen, Brendon Burchard, Lisa Nichols and Les Brown. You'll discover which is harder: launching a book or starting a company? You'll learn about a terrifying, yet empowering story from Amber's past. You'll also discover the question you really need to be asking yourself when it comes to goal setting. Join Darius and Amber for this inspiring and uplifting episode, marking 100 such amazing conversations! Enjoy! What You'll Learn in this Show: Which is harder: launching a book or starting a company? A terrifying, yet empowering story from Amber's past. The question you really need to be asking yourself when it comes to goal setting. And so much more... Resources: Amber's Website The Greatness Group The Real Darius Darius Class Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter LinkedIn This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Jay Wong, CEO of Podcast Your Brand, a marketing company that builds podcasts that generate hundreds of thousands of dollars for their clients. Their market is very fast-growing, and PYB is uniquely positioned to disrupt the entire industry with its unique approach to generating guaranteed ROI for their clients. They've worked with household names like Procter and Gamble and smaller emerging brands, as well as thought leaders and knowledge experts to help rapidly accelerate growth in their category. Jay's agency has been working with franchise companies listed on the Inc 5000 to increase their retention rates of new operators by a minimum of 15%+ as well as increasing their annual sales by an average of 21%. You'll learn what it's like to live in the Golden Age of audio. You'll discover the power of relying on your network. You'll also learn the ins, outs and (real benefits) of podcasting. Join Darius and Jay for this eye-opening and fascinating discussion. Enjoy! What You'll Learn in this Show: Living in the Golden Age of audio. The power of relying on your network. The ins and outs of podcasting. And so much more... Resources: The Inner Changemaker Podcast Podcast Your Brand The Greatness Group The Real Darius Darius Class Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter LinkedIn This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices