No More Mondays

Life is full of negotiations. Some of the most consequential decisions in our life are negotiations, like buying a car/home or navigating a job offer. Likewise, some of life's daily mundanities are negotiations as well: "What are we having for dinner?" or "What can I spend on X?" Dr. Richard Kaye is an international speaker and business strategist whose guidance on all things negotiations has helped NGOs and for-profit businesses alike achieve growth and success.  What he shares here about the art and science of negotiation will make all of us think a little differently about every daily interaction, from the big to the small.

One big theme we keep coming back to here at NMM is the so-called “rules” imposed on us by society at large and how many of them make very little sense for most of us. Often our roles in society and how we view ourselves are shaped and dictated by unseen but acutely felt norms that can be harmful to both our physical and mental health. That was where Jennifer Arthurton found herself when life’s rug got pulled out from under her. In the span of just a year, she found herself laid off, divorced, and bedridden with an illness, questioning her value and sense of self. It was at this low point that she began her discovery of who she was and what she wanted, in the process shedding all the falsities and strictures of our culture at large and embracing the potential within and ahead of her. Listen in and find some inspiration to help you start your own journey toward happiness and fulfillment.

Financial planning shouldn't be difficult. Yet it seems like today everyone is chasing the next big thing, or spewing (or listening to) BS about things they know nothing about. Joe Woodhouse is here to bring a dose of sanity to the conversation. Joe is the Director at AHR Private Wealth and the founder of Family Wealth 101 where he shares his thoughts and advice on family, finance, and ex-pat living. In this episode, he shares his simple steps for starting on the path to financial security.

Developing as a leader is a never-ending process. The key word in that previous statement is ‘process’, because growing in leadership takes time, effort, and introspection. Or as Antonio Garrido often says “Wisdom comes from evaluated experience.” Antonio Garrido is the author of My Daily Leadership, a book and program designed to help all leaders develop and reach their full potential. This episode is chock full of wisdom nuggets, so if you’re looking to be the best leader you can be, break out your notebook and take some notes.

For those of you not in the know, Joel Gratz is the CEO and founder at OpenSnow, a company well known in the mountains for their spot-on weather forecasting for both snow in the winter and hiking in the summer. He is the Prognosticator of Powder, if you will. Joel’s forecasting is an integral part of our weekly planning, especially in the winter, when how much and where the powder is going to fall dictates the timing of everything else around it. Which is why we are in full superfan mode for this episode, as Joel talks all about his journey in the founding of his business and the integral elements that made it the success it is today. Are you in the Joel Gratz fan club? We’ve been members since 2007. Here's to an amazing 2022-23 winter season!

Rebecca Leppard is the definition of a success story. She is a successful entrepreneur, a mother of three, an immigrant, and a leading consultant for women in the tech space. All of these achievements didn’t come easily, though, and it was her personal journey from Indonesia to the UK that inspired her to found Upgrading Women, a communication training and consulting company. Empowerment is her mission, so listen in as she shares her message in this week’s episode.  

A funny thing happened on the way to the water bottle factory. While everyone was freaking out about the 2008 recession, Travis Rosbach had his head down, hustling and innovating the tech that brought you Hydro Flask, the company he founded and the metal water bottle we've all got sitting on our desks and rolling around in our car. His journey has been incredibly diverse: he’s a certified Dive Master/Instructor and was a commercial airline pilot. He’s a Reiki Master, member of the Explorer’s Club, and a Fellow at the Royal Geographical Society. He’s got a lot to share, from random encounters with the Queen of England to hard-earned business wisdom. Suffice it to say, this episode is chock full of great stories and great advice. I recommend you stop reading this and start listening.

You never know where life is going to take you.  It's easy to get caught up in this fast-paced world. Caught up in comparison, caught up in perception, caught up in where we are versus where we want to be. The what-ifs, uncertainty, and pressure to "make something of yourself" can be overwhelming.  What if there is a better way to exist?  What if you could be present in life's journey, find patience, and focus on what you have versus what you don't have?  What if you could find fulfillment and happiness in the simplest of circumstances? Like being a pool salesman. In the middle of an economic crisis.  Who then becomes a world-class marketer, best-selling author, and global keynote speaker. You asked for the story; we're answering the call. Meet Marcus Sheridan, all of the above, and best of all: simple pool guy.

The path we take through life and career is nowhere close to a straight line. It has starts, stops, re-directs, and construction delays longer than anything PennDOT could throw at us. Take it firsthand from Chef Joe Gatto, personal chef, author, and TV host of From Scratch. He's a filmmaker turned chef to Boston celebs whose passion for all things culinary and success onscreen are a perfect amalgamation of his lived experiences. Having never been to culinary school or worked in a restaurant, Chef Joe is the embodiment of the success one can find when you embrace life in the way only you know how. 

An interesting analogy popped into my head when editing this episode: Dealing with adversity is like taking your vitamins. You may try to avoid it, even if it’s good for you. It builds you up, makes you stronger. And by relying on those strengths, you’ll be better equipped to handle life’s challenges going forward. “It’s never too late to start living in alignment with your strengths.” That’s a quote from today’s guest, John Thompson III, author of Stack Your Deck: How to be an ACE in Business & Life. Like Angie, John is a former engineer turned entrepreneur and coach, and his approach to work/life balance and overcoming challenges is a breath of fresh air.