Mike‘s Search For Meaning

Mike Trugman (yours truly) is a Professional Life and Public Speaking Coach who is determined to illuminate the truth of the human experience and inspire open-hearted leadership. He hosts THIS top 3% podcast, Mike's Search for Meaning, dedicated to mastering what it means to be human.    Before coaching and podcast hosting, Mike's background was in public accounting. He has over 10 years of public accounting experience, with a focus on financial services (hedge fund and private equity) clients.   Mike currently lives in the greater New York City area with his wife and son. He loves reading, learning, cooking, spending lots of time outdoors, watching his beloved but usually struggling Knicks and Jets, and connecting with his friends and family. To connect with me: Interested in working with me as your coach? Book a complimentary 15 minute call here. https://calendly.com/mike-trugman/15min LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-trugman-37863246/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mytrugofchoice/?hl=en   Website - https://miketrugmancoaching.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUPyP3vEWc-oDlGASe2XIUg Please leave a review for this podcast on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/vg/podcast/mike-s-search-for-meaning/id1593087650?utm_source=Mike+Trugman&utm_campaign=dcbd0b11b0-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_03_08_12_14&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_33d78ffe68-dcbd0b11b0-510678693   Resources/People Mentioned: Elizabeth Gilbert Barbie John Wayne

Mike Trugman (yours truly) is a Professional Life and Public Speaking Coach who is determined to illuminate the truth of the human experience and inspire open-hearted leadership. He hosts THIS top 3% podcast, Mike's Search for Meaning, dedicated to mastering what it means to be human.    Before coaching and podcast hosting, Mike's background was in public accounting. He has over 10 years of public accounting experience, with a focus on financial services (hedge fund and private equity) clients.   Mike currently lives in the greater New York City area with his wife and son. He loves reading, learning, cooking, spending lots of time outdoors, watching his beloved but usually struggling Knicks and Jets, and connecting with his friends and family. To connect with me: Interested in working with me as your coach? Book a complimentary 15 minute call here. https://calendly.com/mike-trugman/15min LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-trugman-37863246/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mytrugofchoice/?hl=en   Website - https://miketrugmancoaching.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUPyP3vEWc-oDlGASe2XIUg Please leave a review for this podcast on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/vg/podcast/mike-s-search-for-meaning/id1593087650?utm_source=Mike+Trugman&utm_campaign=dcbd0b11b0-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_03_08_12_14&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_33d78ffe68-dcbd0b11b0-510678693   Resources/People Mentioned: The Omega Institute Jim Dethmer Soul (Disney Movie) Will Smith

Mike Trugman (yours truly) is a Professional Life and Public Speaking Coach who is determined to illuminate the truth of the human experience and inspire open-hearted leadership. He hosts THIS top 3% podcast, Mike's Search for Meaning, dedicated to mastering what it means to be human.    Before coaching and podcast hosting, Mike's background was in public accounting. He has over 10 years of public accounting experience, with a focus on financial services (hedge fund and private equity) clients.   Mike currently lives in the greater New York City area with his wife and son. He loves reading, learning, cooking, spending lots of time outdoors, watching his beloved but usually struggling Knicks and Jets, and connecting with his friends and family. —--------------------- Derick is a coach and retreat leader. His work focuses on supporting clients to connect to their bodily, lived experience as a rich, and often underutilized, source for resolving issues and moving their life forward. Derick is also a teacher at the Focusing Institute and has a background in Philosophy with a particular interest in the overlap of Western, Eastern & Indigenous practice and philosophy. To connect with me: Interested in working with me as your coach? Book a complimentary 15 minute call here. https://calendly.com/mike-trugman/15min LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-trugman-37863246/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mytrugofchoice/?hl=en   Website - https://miketrugmancoaching.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUPyP3vEWc-oDlGASe2XIUg Please leave a review for this podcast on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/vg/podcast/mike-s-search-for-meaning/id1593087650?utm_source=Mike+Trugman&utm_campaign=dcbd0b11b0-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_03_08_12_14&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_33d78ffe68-dcbd0b11b0-510678693   Resources/People Mentioned: John Dewey James Hillman Letters to a Young Poet - Rainer Maria Rilke

Mike Trugman (yours truly) is a Professional Life and Public Speaking Coach who is determined to illuminate the truth of the human experience and inspire open-hearted leadership. He hosts THIS top 3% podcast, Mike's Search for Meaning, dedicated to mastering what it means to be human.    Before coaching and podcast hosting, Mike's background was in public accounting. He has over 10 years of public accounting experience, with a focus on financial services (hedge fund and private equity) clients.   Mike currently lives in the greater New York City area with his wife and son. He loves reading, learning, cooking, spending lots of time outdoors, watching his beloved but usually struggling Knicks and Jets, and connecting with his friends and family. —---------------------   Jen is an executive & personal coach, group facilitator, and certified NLP Master Practitioner. She passionately assists her clients on their path to a more conscious life, fully stepping into being whole. Many clients comment that Jen’s work is so transformative that words simply don’t do it justice.   Jen’s corporate executive & private practice experience spans over 18 years of building high performing teams & individuals. Infinitely willing to meet the client wherever they are on the journey, Jen is confident and authentic in style. She leads through “extreme conflict” with clarity & insight which assists in developing a strong culture to support company values, navigating through challenging mergers/acquisitions and communicating through rapid company growth.   Guided by her strong intuition and deep knowledge of the human experience, Jen gets to the core of what “holds the client back” from living the life they want. One of her most gratifying discoveries working with clients is their enjoyment of the work and the continued growth. Jen thrives on being present to those special “ah ha” moments when the client's connection to themselves and life is forever changed. You can connect with Jen on: Website: https://www.reboot.io/team/jennifer-cody/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-cody-b74ba44/ Email: jen@jencodycoaching.com To connect with me: Interested in working with me as your coach? Book a complimentary 15 minute call here. https://calendly.com/mike-trugman/15min LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-trugman-37863246/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mytrugofchoice/?hl=en   Website - https://miketrugmancoaching.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUPyP3vEWc-oDlGASe2XIUg Please leave a review for this podcast on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/vg/podcast/mike-s-search-for-meaning/id1593087650?utm_source=Mike+Trugman&utm_campaign=dcbd0b11b0-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_03_08_12_14&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_33d78ffe68-dcbd0b11b0-510678693   Resources/People Mentioned: The Artist's Way - Julia Cameron Brene Brown Simon Sinek

Michael DeSanti is the author of New Man Emerging and is now the host of the Lessons for Luca Podcast. He is also the owner of Authentic Self Healing LLC, a mens’ fulfillment coaching company. As a Transformation Trainer and author, Michael is committed to inspiring men to live lives of purpose and fulfillment. You can connect with Mike DeSanti on: Website: https://newmanemerging.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike_desanti/ To connect with me: Interested in working with me as your coach? Book a complimentary 15 minute call here. https://calendly.com/mike-trugman/15min LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-trugman-37863246/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mytrugofchoice/?hl=en   Website - https://miketrugmancoaching.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUPyP3vEWc-oDlGASe2XIUg Please leave a review for this podcast on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/vg/podcast/mike-s-search-for-meaning/id1593087650?utm_source=Mike+Trugman&utm_campaign=dcbd0b11b0-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_03_08_12_14&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_33d78ffe68-dcbd0b11b0-510678693   Resources/People Mentioned: Carl Jung's philosophy

Derek Sivers, known for insightful writings, challenges beliefs on money, work, and life. Topics cover reframing beliefs, lucid dreaming, identity, financial security, parenting balance, creative solutions, and philosophies of life. Discussions explore meaningful places, life's interpretation, and blending philosophies through a musical metaphor. Sivers emphasizes networking, global connections, and an upcoming book release.

Kim is the co-author of Compassionate Conversations: How to Speak and Listen from the Heart with Diane Musho Hamilton and Gabriel Wilson. With a background in conflict resolution, law and philosophy, Kim supports individuals and groups as a coach and facilitator. She also is a guide in meditation and yoga where she lives on Kaua'i, Hawai'i. Her past work includes mediation and conflict facilitation, peacebuilding research and policy development for the United Nations, international NGOs and universities, and a short stint as a lawyer in London and Singapore. Find out more at kimberlyloh.com Additionally, I donate to and raise awareness for the charity or organization of my guest’s choice with each episode. This episode, the organization is called The Maui Strong Fund from the Hawaii Community Foundation. Please take the time to donate at least $1. The Maui Strong Fund is providing financial resources to support the immediate and long-term recovery needs for the people and places affected by the devastating Maui wildfires. You can connect with Kim on: Website: https://kimberlyloh.com/ Book: Compassionate Conversations: https://www.amazon.com/Compassionate-Conversations-Speak-Listen-Heart-ebook/dp/B07XXBJNH1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgzwvvtW9ZOTesp7ssU6JFQ/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-loh/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekimloh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekimloh/ To connect with me: Interested in working with me as your coach? Book a complimentary 15 minute call here. https://calendly.com/mike-trugman/15min LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-trugman-37863246/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mytrugofchoice/?hl=en   Website - https://miketrugmancoaching.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUPyP3vEWc-oDlGASe2XIUg Please leave a review for this podcast on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/vg/podcast/mike-s-search-for-meaning/id1593087650?utm_source=Mike+Trugman&utm_campaign=dcbd0b11b0-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_03_08_12_14&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_33d78ffe68-dcbd0b11b0-510678693   Resources/People Mentioned: Compassionate Conversations: How to Speak and Listen from the Heart Charles Eisenstein Diane Musho Hamilton Invictus (2009) Gabe Wilson Ken Wilber - Integral Theory Sapiens - Yuval Noah Harari  Bernie Glassman

Andrew is the co-founder and CEO of Tribute.co, a platform with 5,000,000+ users that The New Yorker hails as “Hallmark 2.0.” The business was recently ranked #256 on the INC500 list of the fastest growing companies in the country. Previously, Andrew started an award winning non-profit venture called Dreams for Kids DC.   In addition to starting companies, Andrew is a leadership coach who advises mission driven CEO’s from companies like TOMS shoes, Hinge and Casper. He is also a trained communication strategist who frequently coaches his clients on the creation of TED talks, core-messaging architecture and investor presentations. In 2017, Andrew started the Junto, A leadership community built for the exploration of modern masculinity and personal transformation. He currently leads quarterly men’s retreats and hosts a year long mastermind for executives who are serious about personal growth.   Andrew has been featured on TED.com, frequently speaks for Fortune500 companies and top-tier conferences like Summit Series and Conscious Capitalism on Relational Leadership. He is a proud papa to Hiro, loving partner to Mel and probably day dreaming about surfing in Costa Rica as you read this. Additionally, I donate to and raise awareness for the charity or organization of my guest’s choice with each episode. This episode, the organization is called So Kids SOAR. Please take the time to donate at least $1. So Kids SOAR provides free adaptive athletic, recreational, and skill-building activities that empower youth with physical and developmental disabilities to Strive, Own, Achieve, and Realize their potential. You can connect with Andrew on: Website: https://www.itsandrewhorn.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO4ksrKlp-2wTibMzzr-LIw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewhorn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsandrewhorn/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsandrewhorn/ To connect with me: Interested in working with me as your coach? Book a complimentary 15 minute call here. https://calendly.com/mike-trugman/15min LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-trugman-37863246/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mytrugofchoice/?hl=en   Website - https://miketrugmancoaching.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUPyP3vEWc-oDlGASe2XIUg Please leave a review for this podcast on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/vg/podcast/mike-s-search-for-meaning/id1593087650?utm_source=Mike+Trugman&utm_campaign=dcbd0b11b0-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_03_08_12_14&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_33d78ffe68-dcbd0b11b0-510678693   Resources/People Mentioned: Sapiens - Yuval Noah Harari Gay Hendricks Brene Brown Junto Emotion Wheel Conscious Leadership Group Byron Katie Lauren Zander Gestalt Therapy Iron John - Robert Bly The Will to Change - bell hooks Tristan Harris John Wineland David Deida

Janet spent her career as a highly accomplished human resources executive with over 30 years of experience in the entertainment industry. Her passion for empowering creative individuals to reach their full potential both personally and professionally has been a driving force throughout her career. Throughout her tenure, Janet has held a variety of leadership roles, including corporate training, executive coaching, and troubleshooting for the C-suite. She also served as an Instructor at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles, where she shared her expertise with the next generation of industry professionals. Janet's dedication to giving back is evident in her extensive volunteer work in the non-profit sector. She focused on helping women and children in need, including working with orphans, training abused and battered women to re-enter the workforce, and coaching troubled youth for higher Education. Currently, Janet is making a tremendous impact as part of The Unstoppable Foundation team. She is thrilled to be working every day to bring sustainable solutions to poverty and improve the lives of families in Kenya. Janet has embedded a commitment to a healthy lifestyle throughout all her achievements and takes great joy in living clean. Above all, Janet lives by her mantra of "family first." Her greatest joy comes from being a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.   Additionally, I’ll be donating to and raising awareness for the charity or organization of my guest’s choice with each episode now. This episode, the organization is called The Unstoppable Foundation. Please take the time to donate at least $1. The Unstoppable Foundation is tackling poverty and building thriving communities in Kenya and rural Africa. It’s an incredible cause to support. You can connect with Janet and The Unstoppable Foundation on: Website: https://unstoppablefoundation.org/ Facebook: UnstoppableFoundation Twitter: @UnstoppableFNDN Instagram: @unstoppable_foundation To connect with me: Interested in working with me as your coach? Book a complimentary 15 minute call here. https://calendly.com/mike-trugman/15min LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-trugman-37863246/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mytrugofchoice/?hl=en   Website - https://miketrugmancoaching.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUPyP3vEWc-oDlGASe2XIUg Please leave a review for this podcast on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/vg/podcast/mike-s-search-for-meaning/id1593087650?utm_source=Mike+Trugman&utm_campaign=dcbd0b11b0-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_03_08_12_14&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_33d78ffe68-dcbd0b11b0-510678693   Resources/People Mentioned: Episode 77 of Mike’s Search for Meaning with Janet Driver Boundaries - Henry Cloud Chicken Soup for the Soul Cynthia Kersey Never Go Back - Henry Cloud Bob Proctor  David Meltzer Jack Canfield Lisa Nichols

Dr. Haley Perlus has a PhD in sport psychology, is a certified coach and fitness professional and is an entrepreneur. With her knowledge and personal experience as an elite athlete and overall wellness enthusiast, Haley provides her clients with the necessary tools to achieve their highest level of performance quickly and consistently. Dr. Perlus first aspired toward a career in sport psychology as a 12-year-old junior champion athlete. Within one year of earning her doctorate, she became a professor, public speaker, published author, consultant to national team and division I scholarship athletes and was appointed an industry leader. She works with individuals and teams in sports, business and wellness to manage and expand their performance capacity while increasing energy, resilience, focus, belief and drive. As a content creator, presenter and advisor, Dr Perlus has worked with many recognized brands including Johnson & Johnson, the U.S. Ski Team, Ironman, ESPN, CU Buffaloes, Marriott, U.S. Air Force, NASA, Thrive Magazine, BeachBody, IDEA Fitness, Starbucks, Deloitte and Spartan Podcast. She is the author of the #1 new released book, Personal Podium:how to use your mind to maximize your potential. Dr. Perlus earned her PhD at the University of Northern Colorado, her MS at the University of Florida and her bachelor’s degree at the University of Western Ontario. Haley loves to participate in all water and mountain sports. Her favorite meal is anything that requires only chopping or blending.   Additionally, I’ll be donating to and raising awareness for the charity or organization of my guest’s choice with each episode now. This episode, the organization is called Safe House Project. Please take the time to donate at least $1. Safe House Project is an organization whose mission is to end and eradicate human trafficking, and to bring hope, freedom and a future to trafficking survivors. You can connect with Haley on: Website: https://drhaleyperlus.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhaleyperlus/ Her new book, Personal Podium: https://www.amazon.com/Personal-Podium-Maximize-Potential-Sport/dp/0988631938 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8cH78p4ZaR_F-S7iLSE0PQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-haley-perlus-33ab2219/ To connect with me: Interested in working with me as your coach? Book a complimentary 15 minute call here. https://calendly.com/mike-trugman/15min LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-trugman-37863246/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mytrugofchoice/?hl=en   Website - https://miketrugmancoaching.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUPyP3vEWc-oDlGASe2XIUg Please leave a review for this podcast on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/vg/podcast/mike-s-search-for-meaning/id1593087650?utm_source=Mike+Trugman&utm_campaign=dcbd0b11b0-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_03_08_12_14&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_33d78ffe68-dcbd0b11b0-510678693   Resources/People Mentioned: Personal Podium: How to Use Your Mind to Maximize Your Potential in Sport and Life Simon Sinek