
The Expansive
The Expansive podcast is all about exploring the world and our lives in a wide-ranging and expansive way, with a focus on leadership, organizations, and entrepreneurship. Each episode, join in on the banter between friends as we delve into a variety of topics, including business strategy, creative problem-solving, personal growth, and much more. Whether you're a leader in your field, an entrepreneur, or simply someone who loves to learn and grow, The Expansive has something for you. Our goal is to inspire and motivate you to think big and embrace new possibilities, both in your personal and professional life. So, join us as we engage in thought-provoking conversations and share our own unique perspectives on the world of business and leadership.
Latest episodes

Jan 18, 2024 • 45min
How to Choose Your Word Of The Year 2024
In this episode, Erik Kruger and John Sanei discuss the importance of choosing a word of the year and embodying it through action. They explore the impact of AI on content creation, share their plans for the year, and emphasize the need to embrace an explorer's mindset in a changing world.

Jan 8, 2024 • 43min
Best Of 2023: Masterclass on Psychological Safety
This is one of the most downloaded episodes of 2023. In this episode, Erik delivers a masterclass on psychological safety including the seven measures that are used to establish psychological safety in any team or relationship.Erik explains that these measures are important for understanding psychological safety, which involves the ability to take risks, ask questions, generate ideas, raise concerns, and admit mistakes. He also notes that awareness around psychological safety is often low, and a tool like this can help increase awareness, emphasizing that psychological safety is only part of the equation for high-performing teams, and there is an important relationship between psychological safety and performance.While psychological safety may not be the ultimate goal of a team, it is an important part on the way to achieving the team's mission.Connect with us here:Subscribe: link.chtbl.com/expansiveLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/expansivepodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd41oFjUJwPkBZZUGekqgBHfqFI0uhfXHInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexpansivepodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theexpansivepodcastConnect with John SaneiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnsaneiLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-saneiConnect with Erik KrugerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/erik_krugerLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikkruger
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Jan 1, 2024 • 36min
Best Of 2023: Quiet thriving? When NOT to collaborate plus advice on multidimensional business expansion.
Erik, the business innovator and technology enthusiast, joins John in this popular episode. They discuss the importance of being multidimensional and building multiple sources of income. They also explore the reasons behind collaboration, the downsides of winning too quickly, and the concept of quiet thriving for personal fulfillment.

Dec 25, 2023 • 46min
Best Of 2023: Masterclass on Networking
This is one of the most downloaded episodes of 2023. In today's highly connected world, networking has become an essential skill for professionals in any industry. But for many, the idea of networking can be daunting and even overwhelming. That's why in this episode, we're bringing you a masterclass on networking.Connect with us here:Subscribe: link.chtbl.com/expansiveLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/expansivepodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd41oFjUJwPkBZZUGekqgBHfqFI0uhfXHInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexpansivepodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theexpansivepodcastConnect with John SaneiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnsaneiLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-saneiConnect with Erik KrugerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/erik_krugerLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikkruger
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Dec 21, 2023 • 7min
Expansive Moment: The importance of Building Community
We're back with another Expansive Moment providing you with great insights in 15 minutes or less.Producer Sean Loots has selected a moment from a previous episode. In this excerpt, John Sanei and Erik Kruger discuss the importance of building community. This episode is supported by IRL Podcast.Listen to IRL here https://irlpodcast.org/ and here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Fy7qRzCm9M&list=PLnRGhgZaGeBsYd0iY_BubLiJliKhAMBfxConnect with us here:Subscribe: link.chtbl.com/expansiveLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/expansivepodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd41oFjUJwPkBZZUGekqgBHfqFI0uhfXHInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexpansivepodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theexpansivepodcastConnect with John SaneiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnsaneiLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-saneiConnect with Erik KrugerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/erik_krugerLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikkruger
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Dec 18, 2023 • 57min
Why We Choose Our Words Wisely
In this podcast, the hosts discuss their words of the year, reflect on a Tony Robbins event, explore the power of motivation and changing cognitive state, and reflect on the impact of comparison and creating our own reality. They also express gratitude for the growth of the podcast and discuss their plans for the upcoming year.

Dec 11, 2023 • 44min
IRL with Bridget Todd
In this episode Erik Kruger speaks to Bridget Todd, host of the IRL podcast.They discusses the impact of AI on technology and the internet. Bridget emphasizes the importance of understanding AI as a reflection of the people who build and shape it, and the need to address bias and inequality in AI systems. Bridget also provides advice for using AI tools safely and encourages us to explore the AI space. Bridget also shares insights into her own podcasting journey and highlights the significance of storytelling in podcasts.Takeaways* AI is a reflection of the people who build and shape it, highlighting the importance of addressing bias and inequality in AI systems.* To use AI tools safely, it is important to educate oneself about the technology and be aware of its limitations and potential biases.* Living an expansive life means exploring one's interests and passions without borders, and being open to the fullness that life has to offer.________________________________________________________This episode is supported by IRL Podcast.Listen to IRL here https://irlpodcast.org/ andhere https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Fy7qRzCm9M&list=PLnRGhgZaGeBsYd0iY_BubLiJliKhAMBfxConnect with us here:Subscribe: link.chtbl.com/expansiveLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/expansivepodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd41oFjUJwPkBZZUGekqgBHfqFI0uhfXHInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexpansivepodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theexpansivepodcastConnect with John SaneiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnsaneiLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-saneiConnect with Erik KrugerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/erik_krugerLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikkruger
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Dec 7, 2023 • 17min
Expansive Moment: Erik's Leadership Manual
We're back with another Expansive Moment providing you with great insights in 15 minutes or less.Producer Sean Loots has selected a moment from a previous episode. In this excerpt, John Sanei and Erik Kruger look at a section of Erik's Leadership Manual for 2023.Full episode: Exploring Erik's Leadership Manual for 2023This episode is supported by IRL Podcast.Listen to IRL here https://irlpodcast.org/ and here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Fy7qRzCm9M&list=PLnRGhgZaGeBsYd0iY_BubLiJliKhAMBfxConnect with us here:Subscribe: link.chtbl.com/expansiveLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/expansivepodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd41oFjUJwPkBZZUGekqgBHfqFI0uhfXHInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexpansivepodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theexpansivepodcastConnect with John SaneiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnsaneiLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-saneiConnect with Erik KrugerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/erik_krugerLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikkruger
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Dec 4, 2023 • 46min
Level Up Your Life with Nathan Farrugia
John Sanei and Erik Kruger are joined by Nathan Farrugia - a Storyteller & Author, Entrepreneur, CEO Coach, World Record-breaking Adventurer, TEDx Speaker, Vistage owner, NED, Philanthropist, Husband & Father.Nathan's book "A Million Steps" is a personal account of his endeavours that will inspire you to take control of your life and make progress, one step at a time.In this episode, they discuss career transitions and the importance of physical health on your wellbeing. They emphasize the quality of life crisis and the value of business coaching and peer-to-peer reviews through Vistage.Nathan Farrugia on Linkedinwww.upyourlevel.com This episode is supported by IRL Podcast.Listen to IRL here https://irlpodcast.org/ and here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Fy7qRzCm9M&list=PLnRGhgZaGeBsYd0iY_BubLiJliKhAMBfxConnect with us here:Subscribe: link.chtbl.com/expansiveLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/expansivepodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd41oFjUJwPkBZZUGekqgBHfqFI0uhfXHInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexpansivepodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theexpansivepodcastConnect with John SaneiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnsaneiLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-saneiConnect with Erik KrugerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/erik_krugerLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikkruger
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Nov 27, 2023 • 46min
How To Get AI on Your Opportunity Radar
Unpacking the AI Opportunity Radar and exploring the relationship between humans and machines. Partnering with AI in business. Personal experiences and plans for the summer. Sri Lanka's transformation. Firing of Sam Altman from OpenAI. Advancement and adoption of technology with evolving interfaces. AI and technology convergence. Reflecting on the year and looking forward.