Get Yourself Optimized

I truly believe that you are the average of the five people you hang out with. I share the same sentiment with today's Get Yourself Optimized guest, John Lee Dumas. Inspired by the idea of spending time with high achievers who he admired, John, an army veteran who had struggled with depression and PTSD, decided to embark on an entrepreneurial path to change his life and the lives of all his listeners. In this episode, John and I talk about his latest book, The Common Path to Uncommon Success, life lessons learned from day one of podcasting to over a million monthly listens, and why moving to Puerto Rico was a great financial move. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/292

Today's Get Yourself Optimized guest, Erik Luhrs, is known as the Bruce Lee of revenue generation and creator of Revenue Kung-Fu. He works with entrepreneurs, experts, leaders, and founders to be driven by a purpose, mission, or vision to far exceed their current level of "success." On today's episode, Erik and I talk about how it's totally okay that the work you do isn't for everyone. What matters when you're in the position to coach someone, is the side of wisdom and spiritual growth. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/291

A thriving spiritual health correlates to being successful and prolific in life. I strongly believe that if your spirit is hungry, there's always going to be something missing in your life. So on today's Get Yourself Optimized episode, Yeliz Ruzgar and I go deeper into the topic of spirituality, mindfulness, and everything in between. Yeliz is a good friend who is a holistic life consultant, inspiring speaker, energy therapist, and a feminine, caring leader. After working a decade in branding, sales, and marketing, Yeliz now leads Powercoaching.us, with the purpose to inspire, energize and transform individuals and organizations. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/290

Author Kara Goldin turned her unsweetened flavored water into Hint, one of the most successful beverage businesses of our time. She has been named one of InStyle's Badass 50 and EY Entrepreneur of the Year for Northern California. Her secret sauce is being Undaunted, which is the title of her bestselling book. On today's Get Yourself Optimized, Kara and I talk about how to see the possibilities amidst the uncertainties, how to turn criticism into opportunities, and how to live life without fear of the unknown. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/289

Today's guest, Jeffrey Hayzlett, is no stranger to the changing tides of business. On today’s episode, we talk about Jeffrey’s three R’s: Are we relevant to each other? Can we help each other with reach? And where’s the reciprocity? And how can we incorporate the three R’s in our pivoting strategy for 2021? Jeffrey is a global business celebrity, best-selling author, Hall of Fame speaker, and the Chairman and CEO of C-Suite Network, home of the world's most trusted network of C-Suite leaders. His most recent book is The Hero Factor: How Great Leaders Transform Organizations and Create Winning Cultures. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/288

According to today's guest, Chester Elton, creating a workplace surrounded by gratitude may boost overall performance. In his latest book, Leading with Gratitude, Chester mentions that new research shows gratitude increases engagement, strengthens bonds, and reduces turnover. What's the best and quickest way to implement this? Everything should start with you. Chester Elton has spent two decades helping clients engage their employees to execute strategy, vision, and values. He has been called the "apostle of appreciation" by Canada's Globe and Mail, "creative and refreshing‚" by the New York Times, and a "must-read for modern managers" by CNN. For a lighthearted episode that will not fail to inspire, join Chester and me on Get Yourself Optimized. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/287

The impossible only remains true for those who never dare. In today's Get Yourself Optimized episode, my guest, Steve Sims, shares incredible stories on how he ended up working for Sir Elton John and Elon Musk, sent people down to the seabed to observe the wreck of Titanic, closed a private museum in Florence to have pasta and get serenaded by Andrea Bocelli, and more. According to Steve, you have to ask for what you dream of, not merely what you think you can get. Steve Sims is a best-selling author of Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen and a sought-after coach. He’s spoken for a variety of networks, groups, and associations and even the Pentagon– twice! Tune in for some great business advice from someone who has dared to thrive. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/286

Today's Get Yourself Optimized guest wrote a special list when he was sixteen while he was in a wheelchair after surviving an accident at work. That same list is what changed his life and brought him where he is today. On top of that, that same list has also helped others follow suit and change their lives, too! Yuval Abramovitz is an Israeli author, reporter, actor, and media persona. His TEDx talk, The List, is a must-watch, especially for those who have a burning desire to be more, do more, and experience more in life. Tune in for an inspiring interview. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/285  

Conflict and argument are normal in every relationship. It only becomes a problem when both parties refuse to resolve or settle their differences. In this Get Yourself Optimized episode, relationship coaches, Jocelyn and Aaron Freeman, introduce the term "The Argument Hangover" and how to cure it. The Freemans are known as the "couple that coaches couples." They have worked with celebrities, public figures, and thousands of couples worldwide. They are the founders of Empowered Couples University and authors of The Argument Hangover, which hits shelves in February. For powerful strategies you can use to make communication and appreciation a priority, tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/284

Today's Get Yourself Optimized guest is inspiring. After being choked out during a jiu-jitsu training session, Sean Entin consequently suffered a stroke. He started the long road to recovery that taught him a lot about body and brain function. Sean launched the  StrokeHacker community on Facebook. It's an online network for stroke survivors to share their stories, accomplishments, and tips for improving their health and overall wellness. With his partner, Taylor Smith, Sean created the podcast, Adventures in Health. In this episode, tune in as Sean shares his road to recovery and what's keeping him busy and thriving since his injury. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/283