The Greatness Machine

How did you choose your current career path? For some of us, our career path is dictated by trends, listings of in-demand jobs. For others, it's determined by the level of financial compensation a career path offers. Whatever the reason, far too many of us pursue career paths that leave us feeling unfulfilled and uninspired. In today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius talks to Isabelle Peyrichoux, career reinvention coach and founder of Brilliant Seeds. She's helped hundreds of people leave jobs they hated to find careers they love. Isabelle is no stranger to career reinvention herself, having gained two Master's degrees, a 2-year certificate in Psychotherapy, and certification as a Professional Co-active Coach through the Coaches Training Institute (CTI). You'll discover how career reinvention goes beyond traditional career counseling to help people find careers they truly love. You'll learn strategies for navigating the unknown, as well as the importance of focusing on work that allows you to express yourself and make a positive impact on the world. You'll also discover tips for overcoming the inevitable societal pressure that many of us face to choose jobs that pay well, or that are popular, despite the fact that we may not even like the field. Join Darius and Isabelle for a fascinating conversation about the importance of finding a career you love, rather than a job that simply pays the bills. Enjoy! What You’ll Learn in this Show: The process of career reinvention and how Isabelle's process differs from traditional career counseling. Navigating the unknown, and focusing on work that allows you to make a difference in the world Tips for overcoming societal pressure to enter careers that pay well, but that don't inspire you. And so much more... Resources: Brilliant Seeds The Real Darius 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

Every entrepreneur will experience adversity at one time or another - that's a fact of life. Whether it be business related or personal, how we respond to the presence of these challenges is vital to determining whether we will triumph over them. In today's episode of "The Greatness Machine," Darius chats with Ben Woodward, speaker, strategist, coach and best-selling author. Ben is no stranger to adversity, having had to send his father to prison, struggle with undiagnosed bipolar disorder and endure a corporate crisis throughout his life. The wisdom he gained from these experiences has been outlined in his book, "The Empowerment Paradox." You'll discover a little of Ben's journey - Moving from New Zealand to the UK with only 50 pounds in his pocket to live with his father - who turned out to be a sex offender who had never been brought to justice. You'll learn how Ben was forced to confront his father, a process that resulted in a prison sentence and a new perspective on their relationship. You'll discover how Ben's life has been shaped by undiagnosed bipolar disorder, offering him unique insights into the concept of surrender and becoming a victor over one's circumstances. Join Darius and Ben for a deeply personal and powerful discussion that will change the way you look at adversity in life and in business. Enjoy! What You’ll Learn in this Show: Ben's journey from living in New Zealand to, at just 22, taking a one-way trip to the UK to live with his father - who he hadn't seen since he was 14. How his father turned out to be a sex offender who had never been brought to justice, and how Ben was forced to testify against his father and send him to prison. How undiagnosed bipolar disorder has shaped Ben's life and offered him unique insights into the concept of surrender. The importance of becoming the victor over your circumstances, no matter what they may be. And so much more... Resources: Ben's Website Ben's Facebook Ben's Twitter Ben's LinkedIn Ben's Instagram The Real Darius 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

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many changes to the business world, but one of the most significant has been the shift from the traditional office to remote work. Some companies have weathered this transition well, while others have struggled. There are several reasons why some businesses have adapted better than others, but today's guest believes that it comes down to having clear company values, good management, communication and trust principles in place. In today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Robert Glazer, serial entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Acceleration Partners and the co-founder and Chairman of BrandCycle.  You'll discover the advantages and disadvantages of remote work, and how they can affect your business results. You'll find out why allowing employees to work remotely is the best way to test the strength of your company values, communication and even the management. You'll learn why Robert believes that the "office/no office" argument is flawed - the future of business is based around flexibility. You'll also discover the importance of setting clearly defined physical and mental boundaries when working from home. Join Darius and Robert for this fascinating discussion on the future of work and the workplace. Enjoy! What You’ll Learn in this Show: The advantages and disadvantages found in working remotely. How to maintain your company core values with workers who are working remotely. The importance of setting physical and mental boundaries when working from home. And so much more... Resources: Robert's Website The Real Darius 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

There's a lot of talk these days about values, whether they be through individuals or businesses. What's missing in these discussions however, is the importance of emotion in determining those values. In today's episode of "The Greatness Machine," Darius chats with Fran Biderman Gross, founder and CEO of Advantages, an award-winning Inc. 500 company. Through her work, Fran leads her clients along a journey of brand discovery that reveals their personal and organizational 3 keys: purpose, values, and story. You'll discover why emotion is often the missing link when determining shared values for your team and your business, offering deep insights to make the process more effective. You'll learn why shared values can often be demonstrated in different ways by members of your team, and why understanding those differences makes the implementation of those values far more effective. You'll also discover why having employees and team members who are engaged and aligned with the values of the company and the visionary builds more effective teams and avoids common HR issues. Join Darius and Fran as they have a frank and fascinating discussion on the importance of including emotion in the creation and implementation of shared values for the business. Enjoy! What You’ll Learn in this Show: Why emotion is the key to creating powerful shared values among your team and for your business.  The importance of discovering your key values and those of your team, and as well as understanding the different ways people demonstrate those values. Why having employees and team members who are engaged and aligned with the values of the company avoids issues of disloyalty and the like. And so much more... Resources: Advantages 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

What does your "ideal" life look like? It's different for each person, but what you're imagining is your version of uncommon success. In today's episode of "The Greatness Machine," Darius talks with John Lee Dumas, founder and host of Entrepreneurs on Fire, an award-winning podcast that has featured over 2700 guests, a million monthly listens and 18 million in revenue since 2012. Through EoF, JLD has interviewed inspiring, successful entrepreneurs including Tony Robbins, Barbara Corcoran, Tim Ferriss, Seth Godin, Gary Vaynerchuck and more to help entrepreneurs "fire up" their journey. You'll learn how JLD shifted from a military background to running a multi-million dollar business. You'll discover The one single question you must ask yourself in order to be successful in the podcast world. You'll also learn the two key steps for creating uncommon success taken from his new book, The Common Path to Uncommon Success. Join Darius and JLD as they light the spark that will help you ignite your business and take it to new levels! Enjoy! What You’ll Learn in this Show: How John went from a military background to running a multi-million dollar company. The ONE question you need to ask yourself in order to make it big in the podcast world. Two key steps for finding uncommon success straight from his book, The Common Path to Uncommon Success. And so much more... Resources: The Real Darius The Common Path to Uncommon Success (pre-order) 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

If asked, there's one ability most of us would like to have - the ability to see into the future and prepare for what's to come. While no one can truly predict the future, we've gotten very good at using data and technology to make educated guesses about what's coming next. In today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Jeff Booth, an entrepreneur, tech leader, strategic advisor, proud family man and the author of The Price of Tomorrow: Why Deflation is the Key to an Abundant Future. Jeff draws on his 20 years of experience on the forefront of technological change to provide an enlightening look at what's to come. You'll discover why the entrepreneurial mindset and an understanding of your own impact on the world will be key to creating a better future. You'll learn why technology is a deflationary force, and why the current political and financial system impedes that deflationary effect. You'll also discover some of the challenges facing currencies around the world, such as the inflation/deflation cycle, and the manipulation of global currencies to gain trade advantages. Join Darius and Jeff for this wide-ranging and eye opening discussion. Enjoy! What You’ll Learn in this Show: Why it's essential to focus on an entrepreneurial mindset and realize how much your impact in the world matters.  Why technology is a deflationary force and what the rapid growth of technology means for the future. The future of currency, including a true understanding of inflation and deflation, as well as the political realities that affect them. And so much more... Resources: The Price of Tomorrow book The Greatness Machine Podcast 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

The world of martial arts and that of business may seem to have no points of connection. However, there are powerful lessons there to be found, particularly around the ideas of conscious leadership and effective team building. In today's episode of "The Greatness Machine," Darius chats with Nathanael Chawkin, founder and CEO of Palaestra Leadership, and a mindfulness and martial arts instructor about his practice-based approach to team building. You'll find out why a business' core values can't just remain "on the wall" - they must be infused into your executive team and practiced on a daily basis. You'll learn how Nathanael is turning development into a team sport, helping leaders have tough conversations with heart, creating radical new levels of trust, connectedness, and team flow. You'll discover why getting your team "on the mat" and sharing their truth with you is vital to creating powerful interpersonal dynamics and greater team flow. Join Darius and Nathanael for this powerful discussion on conscious leadership and creating a team that operates and communicates with purpose and in alignment with the core values of the business. Enjoy! What You’ll Learn in this Show: Using consistent, daily practice to take your core values "off the wall" and incorporate them into all aspects of your executive team. The importance of getting your team "on the mat" - asking your teammates to share their truth with you. Why you must learn to receive feedback before you can give it effectively. And so much more... Resources: Palaestra Website The Real Darius 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

Do you know your "why?" Are you clear about what drives you and gets you up in the morning?  In today's episode of "The Greatness Machine," Darius talks with acclaimed speaker, best selling author and CEO whisperer Cameron Herold about his amazing body of work, life and what his plans are now that he's retired. You'll learn a little about Cameron's journey, from his beginnings as an entrepreneur in school to becoming a CEO whisperer and a business growth guru. You'll discover why it's so vital to understand and fully embrace your "why," your Vivid Vision. You'll learn the dangers of getting your identity caught up in a brand and why you should focus on simply being yourself. You'll also discover why the best companies in the world are run by leaders who are focused on a vision, driving towards goals, praising people, and creating momentum. Join Darius and Cameron in this wide-ranging discussion on life, business and the power of an effective second in command. Enjoy! What You’ll Learn in this Show: A little about Cameron's background, from being groomed as an entrepreneur in his youth, to coaching some of the best entrepreneurs in the world. The importance of understanding and fully embodying your "why.” Why you should focus on being yourself and never let your identity get wrapped up in a brand. Why the best companies are run by leaders who are actually leading. And so much more... Resources: The Real Darius Cameron's Links and Resources: Sign up each of your managers for Cameron's new Invest In Your Leaders course Listen to and Subscribe to the Second In Command Podcast on iTunes If you do $5MM or more check out the COO Alliance The World's Leading Network for the 2nd in Command Say hi: 480-747-1959 Learn: www.CameronHerold.com 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 show, Darius interviews Jimmy Farris. Jimmy is a former American football wide receiver who retired from the NFL in 2009. Farris has been a member of the Washington Redskins, Atlanta Falcons, and New England Patriots. Today, Jimmy shares why it is important to rediscover your purpose in life. When you have a singular goal in life, and then life sets you on a different path, how can you reset, realign and rediscover your passion and purpose in life? We start this show with Jimmy sharing his interesting backstory. From a young age, Jimmy had one clear goal in mind – to play for the NFL. And that he did and how. Jimmy graduated from playing football for his high school and the University of Montana to the big league – the NFL. As an NFL player, Jimmy shares that he was accorded a demi-god status. Being an NFL player opened up doors for Jimmy. Meeting other celebrities or company CEO’s was a cakewalk. The adulation, the love of fans…Jimmy was truly living his dream. So, when Jimmy retired at the age of 30, he felt a massive loss of identity, passion, and purpose. He felt that everything that he prized so dearly was, in an instant, snatched away from him. Was all the love, adulation, and tribute for his position? And not him, as a person?  How could he get people to respect him once again? How could he find another “mountaintop” that was worth scaling? Topics discussed in today’s show include how to be your absolute best and how to enjoy the pursuit of your goal. Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show How to find another “mountaintop to scale” – rediscovering your motivation in life Is all the tribute and adulation for you or for your position? How to be your absolute best And so much more... Resources Jimmy Farris’s Website Jimmy Farris’s Facebook The Greatness Machine Podcast Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter 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

Do you wear a mask in your professional life? Not the mask you wear to protect yourself from COVID, but the kind of mask where you hide your true, authentic self. In today's episode of "The Greatness Machine," Darius chats with Michael Brody-Waite, acclaimed speaker, leadership coach, recovering addict and the author of Great Leaders Live Like Drug Addicts. Michael shares some of his amazing story, one of struggle, inspiration and unapologetic humanity. You'll learn how Michael's journey began, and how he believes that every experience, both good and bad, prepared him for the moment he made the decision to get clean. You'll find out why the idea that we have to hide our humanity (particularly our weaknesses) in the professional world can be an obstacle to becoming a great leader. You'll learn the three principles that addicts in recovery have been using for decades to take control of their lives, and how those principles can be adapted to develop powerful leadership skills. You'll discover how his story led to being invited to create a powerful viral TedTalk... and why it almost didn't happen. You'll also learn why, in the areas of personal and professional development, we're long on inspiration, but short on implementation. Join Darius and Michael for this heartfelt and inspiring discussion on living "mask-free" and thriving in all areas of your life. Enjoy! What You’ll Learn in this Show: Michael's journey from addiction, through recovery and into a new life filled with gratitude, success and continuous learning. How practicing rigorous authenticity and surrendering the outcome became essential components of his road to recovery. Why hiding our true selves in the professional world actually gets in the way of great leadership. The process that led Michael to his viral TedTalk - and how it almost never happened. And so much more... Resources: Michael’s website ‎The Greatness Machine Podcast 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