“[Information] is a great way of expanding your horizons of what’s possible…but it’s not very good for developing competence.” –Danny Iny     Today, Danny joins me to talk about the different ways to learn. He discusses his love-hate relationship with formal education and talks about the different powers and limitations of information. He notes that formal education is a misfit for more people than we generally suppose, and he shares his definition of learning. He lists the three steps of a learning journey and talks about the pros and cons of online learning. He explains why not to disregard online learning as ineffective right away, he talks about the hybrid approaches to learning, and he offers his insight on succeeding (and not just trying) outside of your comfort zone.     This Week on The Mindset Zone: The powers and limitations of information The power of failure Danny’s love-hate relationship with formal education A definition of learning The three steps of a learning journey Why you shouldn’t be too quick to conclude that online learning doesn’t work Hybrid courses Succeeding beyond your comfort zone   The Guest: Danny Iny (@DannyIny) is the founder and CEO of Mirasee and best-selling author of nine published books, including Teach Your Gift,  Leveraged Learning, Teach and Grow Rich, The Audience Revolution, and Engagement from Scratch!. He is the host of the Business Reimagined Podcast and the creator of the acclaimed Course Builder’s Laboratory training program, which provides all the instruction, coaching, and support that entrepreneurs need to build and launch a profitable online course. He is an advocate for the positive power of failures. Back in 2011, he started Firepole Marketing with less than nothing. In just a few short years, he transformed Firepole Marketing into Mirasee and grew the business to multiple-seven figures in revenue. Together with his talented wife and business partner, he now leads a team of 30+ people around the world who are on a mission to support a very special global community of 100,000+ loyal and inspired entrepreneurs. Danny has maintained a passionate commitment to learning and transparency, freely sharing lessons learned from great successes, major challenges, and even his personal life to support the online entrepreneurial community as a teacher, speaker, trainer, and advisor to many of the top leaders in our industry. His study, research, and unflagging drive over the years have culminated in his latest work, Leveraged Learning, which aims to sow the seed of education’s transformation in the coming years. Leveraged Learning shares the opportunity and transmits the vision to those who will boldly rise up and claim it.     Resources Mentioned: Danny’s LinkedIn Mirasee.com Business Reimagined Podcast Leveraged Learning by Danny Iny Effortless: The Counter-Intuitive Business Growth Formula by Danny Iny - Teach Your Gift by Danny Iny Stolen Focus by Johann Hari Technology adoption life cycle Lev Vygotsky - ZPD Zone of Proximal Development More resources by Mirasee and Danny Iny   Expand what's possible!

“Our outer world is a reflection of our inner world.”Vered Kogan Today, Vered joins me to talk about resilience. She shares practical tips for resilience and explains why we resemble batteries. She notes that, when your battery is depleted, you can’t be at your best. She shares her practical tips for keeping your battery full and stopping leaks. She notes that any change involves grief, emphasizes the power of labeling how you feel, talks about the four domains of resilience, explains the meaning and importance of coherence, and guides us through a Quick Coherence Technique. This Week on The Mindset Zone: Vered’s definition of resiliencePractical tips for resilienceWhy we resemble batteriesPractical tips for keeping your inner battery full, and how to stop a leakThe power of labeling how you feelThe four domains of resilienceThe meaning of coherenceThe Quick Coherence Technique The Guest: Vered Kogan is a leading mindset and resilience expert with expertise in helping individuals and teams release the mental and emotional obstacles that prevent them from adapting effectively to change. She is an Executive Coach accredited by the International Coach Federation and holds numerous other professional credentials, such as being a trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Time Line Therapy®, and HeartMath, as well as being a certified practitioner of other leading modalities such as Rapid Transformational Therapy®, Psych-K®, and Havening® Techniques. Vered is the Founder and CEO of the Momentum Institute, a global training and coaching organization specializing in helping leaders and teams successfully navigate change. Her firm offers a variety of programs and courses on topics such as Mindset, Resilience, and Change Management to help you and your team thrive in an increasingly complex world. Resources Mentioned: Follow Vered’s Podcast “The Mindset Game”Connect with Vered Kogan: LinkedIn | WebsiteOther resources:HeartMathInner Balance SensorMood Meter App Other Related Episodes: Negative Emotions Are Good Expand what's possible!

“We cannot force positivity. Yet, we can create conditions that facilitate positive emotions to happen.”Ana Melikian In The How of Happiness, Sonja Lyubomirsky introduces the concept of the Happiness Pie. She explains that, while research suggests that 50% of our well-being is determined by our genetics, only 10% is determined by life circumstances. The remaining 40% can be determined by intentional activity—what we think and what we do. This Week on The Mindset Zone: The Happiness PieWhy happiness doesn’t have to be a goal; it can be a way of lifeHappiness as a choicePositive PsychologyThe 5 components that allow us to flourishThe history of the theory of positivityThe danger of toxic positivity The Host: Ana Melikian has a Ph.D. in Psychology and 20+ years of experience working on human potential. Her keynote, "The Happiness Fallacy" re-envisions and revitalizes how we think about and work with happiness for personal and collective good. Learn more about her at anamelikian.com Resources Mentioned: The How of Happiness: A New Approach to Getting the Life You Want by Sonja LyubomirskyMan's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. FranklFlourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-Being Paperback by Martin E.P. SeligmanPositivity by Barbara L. FredricksonToxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy by Whitney Goodman Expand what's possible!

"Are you really solving a big problem, or do you have a solution that’s in search of a problem?" —Marcia Dawood Today, Marcia joins me to share her story and her advice. She talks about why most companies don’t make it and shares how she minimized the risks associated with startups. She shares the questions you should be asking yourself about your startup, as well as tips on what investors love to see. She emphasizes the importance of a flexible mindset, explains why an investor’s “No” doesn’t always mean “No,” and shares why you should ask for advice if you want money, and vice versa. This Week on The Mindset Zone: Why most companies don’t make it Why Marcia’s work is important to her Investing in women-led companies Minimizing the risk in startups The importance of knowing how to do a lot with a little Why the best founders know what they don’t know The marks of a successful leader The importance of flexibility Why, if you want money or advice, you should ask for the other The Guest: Marcia Dawood is an investor in over 200 early-stage private companies. In addition to her own investing, she is a Venture Partner with the international firm, Mindshift Capital (focused on the US and MENA regions) and a part of the investment committee for Next Wave Impact Fund. She also serves as a board member and advisor to Zive and Misfits Bakehouse. SheEO is an organization Marcia actively supports. She currently serves as the Chair of the Board of the Angel Capital Association (ACA). The ACA is the professional society for angel investors in the US and globally.  Marcia also is a founding member and current chair of the Growing Women’s Capital group building syndication and collaboration among US investment groups focused on women-led companies. She received an MBA from the Global Executive program at UNC’s Kenan Flagler’s School of Business, OneMBA.   Resources Mentioned: Follow Marcia’s Podcast here.   Connect with Marcia Dawood: LinkedIn | Website Other resources: Mindshift Capital | Angel Capital Association Expand what's possible!

“My intent is not to shame or blame. My intent is to create awareness.”CB Bowman Today, CB joins me to redefine courage. She explains that our classic understanding of courage is too lofty and unattainable and that the real thing is much more down-to-earth. She gives examples of everyday tasks that take courage and defines courage as the ability to act despite adversaries and despite supporters. She notes the importance of creating awareness, and she posits that everyone holds responsibility for how what they say comes across to others. She also introduces her 6-step process of courage. This Week on The Mindset Zone: Redefining courageThe different parts of the world we live in that require courageThe importance of being aware of how your actions come across to othersThe 6-step process of courage The Guest: Meet CB Bowman, MBA, the host of the "Courage: To Leap & Lead” videocast & podcast. CB is a Certified Master Corporate Executive Coach with 20+ years of experience working in marketing, coaching, and branding. Her keynote, "The Courage to Leap & Lead" inspires others to go for the gold by finding courage through simple solutions to complex problems, by re-envisioning how we think about courage in terms of profitability, and a willingness to see failure as a success. CB was named one of the Power List of the Top 200 Biggest Voices in Leadership in 2022 by Leadershum; Top 50 Coaches in the World by Thinkers50; Global Gurus also named her as one of the top 15 experts in branding and ranked by Marshall Goldsmith Top Global Coaches as the #1 coach for increasing the quality of coaching. She is also a Member of MG100. Resources Mentioned: Connect with CB Bowman: LinkedIn | WebsiteBook recommendation: It's the Little Things: Everyday Interactions That Anger, Annoy, and Divide the Races by Lena WilliamsRelated Mindset Zone episode:Ana Talks mindsets with CB Bowman Expand what's possible!

"You’ll never have it perfect. You just have to jump in sometimes with as much knowledge as you have, and go from there."Debbie Allen Today, Debbie returns to the show to share her story—in particular, the story of how she got on the Howard Stern Show. She talks about how to toot your own horn and stand up for yourself and shares the story of how she challenged Howard on the air. She notes the value of asking: what do I have to lose? She also shares what she learned about entrepreneurship with and from her dad in his successes and failures. This Week on The Mindset Zone: Debbie’s story of being on the Howard Stern ShowStanding up for yourselfThe value of asking what you have to loseLessons in entrepreneurshipWhy you shouldn’t wait for the perfect moment to jump in The Guest: The World’s #1 Authority on Expert Positioning, Debbie Allen—AKA The Expert of Experts—is an internationally recognized business growth and market positioning expert. She has been a professional speaker and business mentor for 25 years and has presented before thousands of people in 28 countries. Debbie is a bestselling author of 9 books including Confessions of Shameless Self-Promoters and Success is Easy. She also hosts the Access to Experts Podcast, is VIP Contributor for Entrepreneur Magazine, and is an award-winning entrepreneur who has built and sold numerous million-dollar companies in diverse industries. She has appeared on the Howard Stern Show. Resources Mentioned: Connect with Debbie Allen: Website | LinkedInTwo of Debbie's books:Confessions of Shameless Self-PromotersSuccess Is Easy: Shameless No-Nonsense Strategy to Win in BusinessRelated Mindset Zone episodes:Success is Easy with Debbie AllenGrowth Mindset – Yes, We Can Learn It Expand what's possible!

“Not everybody is willing to do that work, but until we really stand for ourselves and for what is real-unconditional love-all the other changes will be very hard-pressed to stick.”Clementina Esposito Today, Clementina joins me to share her story. We discuss the no-win situation many women find themselves in, talk about the power of dress, and explore how to create a space to talk about gender equality. We note the importance of getting rid of shame and blame, discuss the power of curiosity, and emphasize the importance of being patient and accepting when stories are shared. This Week on The Mindset Zone: Finding your way out of a no-win situationCreating a space to talk about gender equalityThe nuances of the gender conversationGetting rid of shame and blameThe power of curiosity in constant learningThe importance of patience and acceptance The Guest: Clementina Esposito is the founder of The Clementina Collective, where no one writes alone, everyone values the power of a well-told story, and ugly truths become beautiful in “the end.”  She teaches Authors and Entrepreneurs at the intersection of business, health, and spirituality to find their voice, speak their truth, and heal the wounds that keep them from expressing themselves. Equally and rigorously trained in business and creative writing, Clementina was an English professor for 20 years before starting her own business. Her deep reverence for the coupling of story and strategy is what energizes the results-driven, intellectually sound, emotionally resonant, and instinctively true-to-voice content she helps clients create. Skilled at delivering feedback with energy and passion that makes the next steps clear, Clementina helps the people who work with her stay the course to excellence while making much more efficient use of time, energy, and emotion in the process. Resources Mentioned: Connect with Clementina Esposito on LinkedInVisit her website at clementinacollective.comRead her article Open Letter Ms. Wenger #Ilooklikeanengineer Expand what's possible!

“You can’t grow your business without growing yourself.”Flip Brown Today, Flip joins me to talk about supportive confrontation. He notes that, contrary to popular belief, confrontation can be a good thing. He points out that no one can make a person feel anything, and he distinguishes between happiness and other similar states such as contentment or fulfillment. He defines business culture and explores what’s behind the Great Resignation. He shares what James Taylor said about the secret to life, and he discusses the importance of taking care of our planet. This Week on The Mindset Zone: Supportive confrontationWhy confrontation can be a good thingWhy no one can make you feel anythingThe importance of working from the presupposition that everyone has good intentHappiness vs. contentment vs. fulfillmentBusiness culture and what people look for in itThe Great ResignationThe importance of taking care of the planet The Guest: Flip Brown is the founder and owner of Business Culture Consultants and the author of Balanced Effectiveness at Work: How to Enjoy the Fruits of Your Labor without Driving Yourself Nuts. Flip’s work is based on the belief that our work can serve to unlock our human potential and produce greater meaning and fulfillment. He assists his business and individual clients to help them see, change, and integrate their patterns of communication, interaction, and behavior. He draws from his extensive experience over five major careers in business, nonprofit management, psychology, teaching, and coaching. He also incorporates being a craftsman, musician, and gardener. Flip subscribes to the philosophy that business should be a force for good, and his company is a Certified B Corp and a member of 1% for the Planet and Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility. He loves his job. Resources Mentioned: Connect with Flip Brown on LinkedInVisit his website at businesscultureconsultants.com/Read his article The Art of Supportive ConfrontationBuy his book Balanced Effectiveness at Work: How to Enjoy the Fruits of Your Labor without Driving Yourself Nuts Expand what's possible!

“Authentic optimism is a deep-seated mindset and a daily practice that, over time, means that I face things looking for something good to come from it, even when it’s a setback or a trauma. And I think all of those things come from that deep well of hope.”Janice Perkins Today, Janice joins me to talk about optimism versus hope. She talks about what authentic optimism really means, noting that it needs to be founded in a deep well of hope. She notes that hope can coexist with trauma and sadness, and she shares her BRIGHT acronym. Janice explores what makes a good support system, observes the importance of stubbornness, and points out that your legacy will be the impact you leave on people. We discuss the difference between “critical” and “urgent”, and she notes the importance of figuring out how you personally define “important”. This Week on The Mindset Zone: Optimism vs hopeWhy hope can coexist with traumaThe BRIGHT acronymWhat makes a good support systemBuilding authentic positivity and hopeThe importance of stubbornnessLetting go of dead yesterdays and unborn tomorrowsCritical vs urgent The Guest: Janice Perkins, MBA is an international speaker, trainer, and leadership coach. She is known as the Leadership Warrior who liberates hope-inspired capacity for individuals, teams, and organizations. Janice is the founder of Capacity Communications where she helps people get out of their own way for larger impact and higher innovation. She also hosts the Methods of Leaders webinar series with Marshall Goldsmith and the MG 100 Coaches program. Janice is very active in her local community, being a board member of Global Connections for Women Foundation (GC4W), on the advisory board for the NXTUS organization which helps connect startups to investors and pilot partners from around the globe, a board member of the Wichita Independent Business Association (WIBA) and a member of Women of Wichita which unites the power and donations of women back into our community. Resources Mentioned: Connect with Janice Perkins: ihavecapacity.com | LinkedIn Expand what's possible!

“It’s these magic moments that drop in and say, ‘It’s time to go left now.”Irma Jennings Today, Irma joins me to share her story. She talks about how she got involved in Wall Street in the first place and gives an insight into what it was like to be a woman on Wall Street in the 1970s. She notes the power of curiosity, talks about being a good parent while working, and discusses handling the messiness of life. Irma also shares how she pivoted from trading to identifying food as medicine and the ensuing lessons she learned. This Week on The Mindset Zone: How Irma got involved in Wall StreetBeing a woman on Wall Street in the 70sThe power of curiosityBeing a good parent while workingIdentifying food as medicineHandling the messiness of changeThe power of resilience The Guest: Irma Jennings, INHC, Holistic Bone Coach, went from the boardroom on Wall Street to the cutting board in her kitchen to pursue her true passion, Food for Healthy Bones®.  She has never looked back. Irma earned her certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, continued her studies with extraordinary "Food as Medicine” teachers around the world in India, Bali, Costa Rica, and Thailand. She keeps learning more every day to help women with osteopenia and osteoporosis navigate these diagnoses, treatment options, as well as, how to eat (and live) healthier to strengthen their bones (and themselves) from the inside out. Irma sees clients privately (in person and on zoom) and has a thriving community, Bones Tribe, where members exceed their expectations about living vibrant lives. Resources Mentioned: Connect with Irma Jennings on LinkedInFind great resources on her website: https://food4healthybones.comCheck her out on the PBS special, “Stronger Bones, Longer Life” with Dr. Lani Simpson where she showcased Food for Healthy Bones.You can check out her “Food Stamp Challenge” blog where she’ll show you how to feed your bones for less than $5.00 a day. Expand what's possible!