Mike‘s Search For Meaning

NADJESCHDA (NADJA) TARANCZEWSKI has a Master of Psychology and holds a Master Certified Coach credential by the International Coach Federation. She works as a coach, keynote speaker and is the author of the book Conscious You: Become the Hero of Your Own Story. She was trained and licensed by McKinsey & Company as a facilitator of transformation. As a skilled facilitator of group processes and a challenging team coach, Nadjeschda’s specialty lies in supporting CEOs and their teams who want to reinvent their organisation as a Conscious Tribe, i.e. as a thriving community where people invest in inner work, understand the big picture, live deep connections and cultivate conscious rituals. To this end, her company ConsciousU delivers blended learning programmes focused on culture transformation through inner work and action learning across all levels of the organisation. Their groundbreaking CU*money programme is open to anyone who wants to start doing what they love, with and without money. 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 charity is Camerados. Any and all donations make a difference! You can connect with Nadjeschda on: Website LinkedIn To connect with me: Interested in working with me as your coach? Book a complimentary 15 minute call here. LinkedIn Instagram Website Subscribe to my weekly newsletter Please leave a review for this podcast on Apple Podcasts!   Resources/People Mentioned: Voice Dialogue Peter Koenig Internal Family Systems Therapy Deep Work - Cal Newport New Work needs Inner Work - Joana Breidenbach and Bettina Rollow The Nordic Secret - Lene Rachel Andersen and  Tomas Björkman

Rabbi Matthew Ponak is a teacher of embodied mysticism, a spiritual counselor, and the co-founder of the Mekorah Institute — an online spiritual centre. Also holding an MA in Contemplative Religions from the Buddhist-inspired Naropa University, Rabbi Matthew weaves world wisdom with ancient Jewish insights. He received ordination from Hebrew College where he specialized in the study of Hasidic teachings and Kabbalah.    His upcoming book, Embodied Kabbalah: Jewish Mysticism for All People articulates a Jewish language for grounded spirituality and puts Kabbalistic texts in dialogue with psychology, shamanism, and world religions. Visit mekorah.com to learn more. You can connect with Rabbi Matthew on: Website LinkedIn Podcast - We’re In This Shift Together Email: info@mekorah.com To connect with me: Interested in working with me as your coach? Book a complimentary 15 minute call here. LinkedIn Instagram Website Subscribe to my weekly newsletter Please leave a review for this podcast on Apple Podcasts!   Resources/People Mentioned: Somatic Experiencing  Focusing  Andrea Silverstone Beth Hedva Zvi Ish-Shalom Rabbi Arthur Green Rabbi Tirzah Firestone Zohar, by Gershom Scholem Farther Shores, by Yvonne Kason Journey from Betrayal to Trust, by Beth Hedva The Kedumah Experience, by Zvi Ish-Shalom With Roots in Heaven, by Tirzah Firestone From Wound to Wisdom, by Alberto Curcio

Nick Shrewsbury brings all of his traditional and non-traditional skills to facilitation, including his work as a certified coach, court mediator, tantric teacher, yoga teacher, and wolf caretaker at Mission:Wolf. He helps big-hearted folks to create both intimacy and inner freedom through authenticity and honesty. Nick delights in the ways that group work can exponentially expand the abundance of each member. He currently lives at 10,000 feet in the Rockies with 25 wolves. 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 charity is Mission Wolf. Any and all donations make a difference! You can connect with Nick on: Website Instagram To connect with me: Interested in working with me as your coach? Book a complimentary 15 minute call here. LinkedIn Instagram Website Subscribe to my weekly newsletter Please leave a review for this podcast on Apple Podcasts!

Nick Shrewsbury brings all of his traditional and non-traditional skills to facilitation, including his work as a certified coach, court mediator, tantric teacher, yoga teacher, and wolf caretaker at Mission:Wolf. He helps big-hearted folks to create both intimacy and inner freedom through authenticity and honesty. Nick delights in the ways that group work can exponentially expand the abundance of each member. He currently lives at 10,000 feet in the Rockies with 25 wolves. 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 charity is Mission Wolf. Any and all donations make a difference! You can connect with Nick on: Website Instagram To connect with me: Interested in working with me as your coach? Book a complimentary 15 minute call here. LinkedIn Instagram Website Subscribe to my weekly newsletter Please leave a review for this podcast on Apple Podcasts!   Resources/People Mentioned: The Highly Sensitive Man - Tom Falkenstein Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers - Robert M. Sapolsky The Highly Sensitive Person - Elaine N. Aron Quiet - Susan Cain Somatic Experiencing - List of Practitioners

Forrest Wilson is a coach and facilitator, and is the Co-Founder of Light in Action, a program designed to help integrate crucial and expansive insight into our daily life. Sparked and catalyzed by the death of his father a few days after he turned 24 years old, Forrest has been on a healing and developmental journey over the past decade. Forrest is passionate about human potential, transformational healing work, and creating a future where we can collectively thrive. He has worked with some of the most amazing healers and practitioners in the world, including Kim Barta and Thomas Huebl.   This conversation goes all of the places around consciousness. Buckle in and enjoy! You can connect with Forrest on: Website LinkedIn Instagram  Email To connect with me: Interested in working with me as your coach? Book a complimentary 15 minute call here. LinkedIn Instagram Website Subscribe to my weekly newsletter Please leave a review for this podcast on Apple Podcasts!   Resources/People Mentioned: Richard Schwartz - Internal Family Systems Kim Barta Pleasure Activism, by adrienne marie brown The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership, by Jim Dethmer, Diana Chapman and Kaley Warner Klemp  Love Money, Money Loves You by Sarah McCrum Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey

Machen MacDonald is a business and leadership coach and the founder of ProBrilliance.   For almost a quarter century, Machen has dedicated himself to helping business owners, sales professionals, financial advisors, and financial services executives discover their purpose and help them align their focus to achieve dramatic and measurable improvements both in business and in life.   His ability to develop systems, based on his clients’ mental and emotional foundation, for creating immediate and lasting change has made him a recognized expert in the world of coaching and peak performance.    As the consummate entrepreneur, Machen started five successful service companies and went on to succeed in financial services as an advisor working his way into award-winning field management and then into executive level management before founding The ProBrilliance Leadership Institute. Machen is a #1 best-selling author and creator of the highly successful Power of Coaching book series, and is a certified Master Coach. He resides in Northern California with his wife of almost 30 years and their 3 children. He enjoys competitive running, snow and water skiing, and spending time with family. 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 charity is Bright Futures For Youth. Any and all donations make a difference!   You can connect with Machen on: Website LinkedIn The Power of Coaching - Book Series To connect with me: Interested in working with me as your coach? Book a complimentary 15 minute call here. LinkedIn Instagram Website Subscribe to my weekly newsletter Please leave a review for this podcast on Apple Podcasts!   Resources/People Mentioned: Man's Search for Meaning - Viktor E. Frankl Jocko Willink Saboteur Assessment - Positive Intelligence The Hero's Journey - Joseph Campbell Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment - George Leonard Ikigai

Matthew Harms is a New York born and based Ghostwriter and Author Coach. It has been said that everyone has a story to tell, but unfortunately most go through life thinking that theirs will never be read since they lack the ability to construct cohesive and compelling written content into the finished form of a book.    As a lifelong writer, Matthew has learned from, and adapted, his various experiences in fields such as Finance, Project Management and Real Estate to help those with the desire to help make the world a better place.  In the ghostwriting space he prides himself on providing a voice for the voiceless, working with clients who have a message of growth or inspiration that can make the world a better place.  As an author coach Matthew partners with aspiring and experienced writers who do not want to have someone else write their story by helping to identify gaps and enhance strengths so they can take their projects to the next level. ​ Matthew is the author of Grow Up: No, Really and Employed: A Career Readiness Manual, books designed to help people enrich their lives through basic life skills and career readiness training. When he is not focused on helping others, Matthew's other passions are writing works of fiction, both novels and screenplays, and spending time with his children. 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 charity is National Multiple Sclerosis Society https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Donate   You can connect with Matthew on: Website To connect with me: Interested in working with me as your coach? Book a complimentary 15 minute call here. LinkedIn Instagram Website Subscribe to my weekly newsletter Please leave a review for this podcast on Apple Podcasts!   Resources/People Mentioned: Virtual Freedom - Chris Ducker Atomic Habits - James Clear Outwitting the Devil - Napoleon Hill How to Win Friends & Influence People - Dale Carnegie Rich Dad Poor Dad - Robert T. Kiyosaki The Millionaire Next Door - Thomas J. Stanley Atlas Shrugged - Ayn Rand 1984 - George Orwell Animal Farm - George Orwell

Jason Gootman is a Mayo Clinic Certified Wellness Coach and National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach as well as a certified nutritionist and certified exercise physiologist. As an expert in behavior change and habit formation, Jason helps people turn knowledge and good intentions into action, habits, and results.   You can connect with Jason on: Website LinkedIn To connect with me: Interested in working with me as your coach? Book a complimentary 15 minute call here. LinkedIn Instagram Website Subscribe to my weekly newsletter Please leave a review for this podcast on Apple Podcasts!   Resources/People Mentioned: Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment Charles Bukowski No Ordinary Moments: A Peaceful Warrior's Guide to Daily Life Alan Watts

Cara Bradley is a leading authority of mental fitness having led thousands through her signature body-first strategies. She shares her 30+ years of body-mind training with Fortune 500 companies, start-ups, and premiere college sports teams. She is the producer of the Mental Fitness Bootcamp, author of On The Verge: Wake Up, Show Up, and Shine, and founder of Verge Yoga Center. Cara hosts a daily mental fitness podcast called On The Verge.   You can connect with Cara on: Website LinkedIn On The Verge - Podcast On The Verge: Wake Up, Show Up, and Shine - Book To connect with me: Interested in working with me as your coach? Book a complimentary 15 minute call here. LinkedIn Instagram Website Subscribe to my weekly newsletter Please leave a review for this podcast on Apple Podcasts!   Resources/People Mentioned: New Zealand Pine Bark Asian Green Apple Extract Joseph Campbell Lewis Howes

Lauren Paylor is my good friend. She is a lawyer and the host of Lit Up with Lo, a podcast about lighting up from the inside out. In this conversation, she interviews me! You probably already know about me, so go ahead and just enjoy the conversation!   You can connect with Lauren on: Podcast Instagram LinkedIn To connect with me: Interested in working with me as your coach? Book a complimentary 15 minute call here. LinkedIn Instagram Website Subscribe to my weekly newsletter Please leave a review for this podcast on Apple Podcasts!   Resources/People Mentioned: Institute for Integrative Nutrition Akimbo Podcast Workshop Brene Brown Internal Family Systems (IFS) Yotam Schachter Mike’s Search for Meaning - Episode #7 Mike’s Search for Meaning - Episode #8 The Conscious Leadership Group The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership, by Jim Dethmer, Diana Chapman, and Kaley Warner Klemp Wim Hof Breathing Tim Ferriss Mike Trugman on the Lit Up with Lo Podcast