The Virtual Campfire's Podcast

Happiness entrepreneur Scott Simon joins us today as he talks about the connection between courage and happiness. Scott shares the value of doing things that scare you to ultimately bring satisfaction to your life. Scott has also given a TED talk on the topic, as well as authoring a book called Scare Your Soul. Scott has also founded what he calls a Happiness Incubator to help people get the most out of their lives. Tune in to today’s episode and learn how to be brave and happy at the same time.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

Life has many preconceived notions that we are expected to fulfill. At this age, we’re supposed to have stable jobs. At another age, we’re supposed to get married. We’re supposed to have kids. We’re supposed to have grandkids, retire, and all that. We’re supposed to take this degree and have that career path. But what if we deviate from the norm? Zale Mednick explores exactly that in today’s episode. Zane is a medical doctor, podcaster, and author of the book Preconceived: Challenging the preconceptions in our lives. He talks about the beauty of forging your own path and not conforming to expected standards. Join Zane as he shares how you can live a fulfilling life on your terms.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

The magic starts to happen outside your comfort zone. Being comfortable with the uncomfortable allows you to find unexpected solutions to your problems, unlock a better idea flow, and unleash the best version of yourself. Our guest today is Jeremy Utley, Stanford Adjunct, Keynote Speaker, and Co-Author of "Ideaflow: The Only Business Metric That Matters". In this episode, he opens up about his journey of seeing various perspectives in life, talks about exclusive sneak peeks of his book, and discusses how to create real-world impact with design tools. Jeremy testifies how growing from your old mindset lets you explore unexpected yet groundbreaking ideas. Jeremy also shares valuable insights about leadership, advanced offerings, the learner’s edge, and more! Tune in now!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

Finding your authentic self is something that everyone struggles with. We all have preconceived notions of who we are and what we should be, and yet sometimes we just don't feel like ourselves or even like our "true" selves. Peggy Van de Plassche, mental health champion and personal growth enthusiast, knows this feeling all too well. In this episode, she discusses the flashpoints in her life where she learned about herself as a person and how these moments have shaped her sense of purpose in life. Tune in now and discover how you, too, can come to terms with your own identity and live a happier life!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

Putting your creative mind into work is one way to effectively find your purpose in life. Embracing your creativity and imagination helps you open yourself to what you really love. And for our guest today, art is what makes her truly at home. Diana Stelin is the Principal CEO of Gallerista Fashion and the Founder of The Flow Method. Join Tony Martignetti as he talks to Diana about the true meaning of art and fashion to her. Learn how to balance what you love with the money you earn. Find out how everything in life, from the people you meet to the hardships you go through, has a reason. Embrace creativity today!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

Dr. Michael Ku wanted to attend medical school, however, it was not in the cards. His curiosity led him to pursue a degree in toxicology as well as computer science. As he discovered what his passions truly were, he realized he could make a larger-scale impact by earning a degree in pharmacy. Michael joins Tony Martignetti to share how he pivoted from pharmacy to the biopharmaceutical industry and now serves as the VP of Global Clinical Supply at Pfizer. He discusses how they digitally transformed the global clinical supply chain and leveraged technology to mitigate the risks of the pandemic. Michael shares how he gives back to the community he serves and colleagues around the globe through his mentorship work. Dr. Ku highlights the five mindsets (five C’s) that made the impossible possible throughout the development of a COVID-19 vaccine at the speed of science.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

We all have encountered leaders, all with their own approaches and dynamics with the team. But what does it really take to be a great leader? Is it enough for a goal to just be achieved? Does a loud leader equate to greatness? In this episode, Tony Martignetti is joined by speaker, author, and CEO of Spero Therapeutics, Ankit Mahadevia. Ankit tells us his journey on how he made such a huge impact in the medical industry and how great leaders are truly made. Tune in and learn from the gold nuggets in this conversation on what makes a true leader and how you can become an effective leader of something great as well!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

If you want to build an effective corporate team, you must adopt meaningful community building strategies. However, you cannot simply rely on your communication channels for this. Most of the time, connections are built not just through company memos or emails. Tony Martignetti speaks with award-winning French entrepreneur and change practitioner Celine Schillinger, who shares how she goes beyond language to create healthy corporate communities. She explains how leaders should challenge themselves to connect with every single member of their team, not just those they find most interesting or valuable. Celine breaks down strategies for cultivating a sense of belongingness, diversity, and care in the corporate world plagued by competitiveness and toxicity.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

Tony Martignetti is uncovering stories by the campfire again. Advisor, author, podcast host, and founder of Illumination Partners, Deb Coviello, takes this round as she shares the flashpoints of a kid that would never shut up. Deb shares the appropriate approach to delivering feedback to ensure a positive impact and insights on what to focus on to get sustainable results instead of just coming up with compliance solutions. Listen in and learn how effective communication can make a difference and how you can empower your team to fulfill the mission of the company.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire

Finding your true purpose in this world can take a while. It's going to take a lot of exploration and a lot of failed attempts. You can't just magically find your purpose on your first job. That is why you must believe in yourself and that you can do more. Today, you’re about to learn how you can create an impact that is so much bigger than yourself. Join Tony Martignetti as he talks to the Co-Founder, President, and CEO of hC Bioscience, Leslie Williams. Leslie shares her journey from going into the business side of medicine to working with INO Therapeutics. Find out how many opportunities she took to get to where she is today. Learn how hC Bioscience was founded and why having a team is important in the biotech industry. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.inspiredpurposecoach.com/virtualcampfire