

The Expansive
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.
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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.

Nov 23, 2023 • 8min
Expansive Moment: Goal Setting
The podcast explores large language models and their potential for misinformation. It emphasizes the importance of understanding these models and touches on goal setting. They discuss the concept of victory and failure conditions and give examples of personal and business situations. They also highlight the 'smoke sensor' concept to stay on track with our desired outcomes.

Nov 15, 2023 • 45min
Genius Decoded: Navigating AI
The podcast discusses recent technology developments with personal GPT's and the AI Pin from Humane. They emphasize the importance of tapping into your own genius in the world of artificial intelligence. They also talk about the potential misuse of large language models, the power of collaboration, and embracing unique thinking.

Nov 9, 2023 • 14min
Expansive Moment: How to Think About AI
Erik Kruger and John Sanei discuss the impact and perspectives on AI, exploring AI platforms and concerns, the importance of intimacy in a mechanical world, the role of AI in content creation, and the challenges of training AI on AI.

Nov 9, 2023 • 42min
Our Tribute To Axel
In a heartfelt tribute, dog-lovers Erik Kruger and John Sanei reflect on the impact made by Axel, a beloved fur-child. They discuss Axel's captivating personality, his role as a protective older brother, and the difficult decision to let him go. The speakers also share a hilarious scooter accident incident and express gratitude for the support received.

Nov 6, 2023 • 52min
The Best Team Ever with David Burkus
David Burkus, best-selling author and keynote speaker, shares insights on developing The Best Team Ever. He discusses core elements of a great team culture, the relevance of teams during the pandemic, and the launch of his book on location-agnostic teams. The hosts explore psychological safety within teams and the challenges of giving feedback in remote work settings. They also highlight the importance of personal development and trauma healing for navigating team challenges.

Oct 30, 2023 • 43min
Dunamis EQ hosts John Sanei
Recently, Erik Kruger and John Sanei have made guest appearances on a range of other podcasts. We wanted to highlight those podcasters and bring the conversations to you too.This episode was first published on the Dunamis EQ podcast in October 2023.Tolu Adeberkan is the host hosts of Dunamis EQ and is interested in the correlation between emotional intelligence and leadership.That’s why in this episode, you’ll hear John stress the importance of neuroscience and our ability to access new levels of creativity, increase our awareness in finding innovative solutions and the significance of unlearning and rewiring our brains.Dunamis EQ with Tolu Adebekun: https://dunamiseq.com/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/@theexpansivepodcast[](https://www.tiktok.com/@theexpansivepodcast)Connect 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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