The MINDset Game® Podcast

We are all born with innate gifts and talents that can help us build more meaningful, satisfying lives—not only for ourselves, but for others and the world at large as well. However, it’s not always clear what these gifts are or how to access them, and becoming the best version of yourself may require commitment, discipline, and a mindset shift. As one of the world’s top five most award-winning speakers, the author of 25 books (including three international bestsellers), and a certified virtual presenter and past President of the National Speakers Association, Jim Cathcart has inspired countless people around the globe. His TEDx talk, “How to Believe in Yourself,” has over 2.6 million views, and his PBS television programs, podcast appearances, and radio shows have reached millions of success seekers. Jim is also an executive MBA professor at California Lutheran University School of Management, where he serves as the school’s first entrepreneur in residence, and has been inducted into the Sales and Marketing Hall of Fame in London for his pioneering work with his concept of relationship selling. In Episode 173 of The MINDSet Game® podcast, Jim shares the following insights:  The first step in trying to find your higher purpose: asking yourself why you want what you think you want, and continuing to ask why until you reach a satisfactory answer Why adopting the right mindset and opening yourself to the life force that is seeking to be expressed through you are crucial in creating the life you desire The “acorn principle,” which represents your past, present, and future potential  To learn more about Jim and to access some of his speeches and other resources, visit https://cathcart.com.  To subscribe to The MINDset Game podcast, visit www.TheMindsetGame.com.  

Have you ever asked yourself, “Why am I here? What am I meant to contribute to the world?” As we go about pursuing personal and professional goals in our day-to-day lives, many of us feel that we may have a higher calling or purpose – yet trying to identify that purpose can feel overwhelming. As a recognized global visionary, founder of the Soul of Money Institute and co-founder of the Pachamama Alliance, Lynne Twist has worked with over 100,000 people in 50 countries in the arenas of fundraising with integrity, conscious philanthropy, strategic visioning, and having a healthy relationship with money. She also serves on several nonprofit boards, is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards (including the Women of Distinction Award from the United Nations), and is the author of the award-winning books, “Living a Committed Life: Finding Freedom and Fulfillment in a Purpose Larger Than Yourself” and “The Soul of Money: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Life.” As our guest in Episode 172 of The MINDset Game® podcast, Lynne shares some of the incredible experiences she’s had throughout her life’s work, while offering the following insights: Four simple strategies to guide you in discovering your true purpose, including asking yourself questions such as, “What breaks my heart in the world?” and conversely, “What makes my heart sing?” How developing a trust in the universe that you are here for a reason, and that life is a gift that comes with a duty to give back, can help you unlock new opportunities to be the best possible version of yourself Why embracing the dichotomies within yourself – such as the capacity for anger and bias on one end and unconditional love on the other – is important for allowing your true light to shine  To learn more about Lynne and her incredible causes and to access a variety of courses, visit https://soulofmoney.org or https://pachamama.org. To subscribe to The MINDset Game podcast, visit TheMindsetGame.com.   

Whether you’re leading a small team, a large organization or anything in between, change is sometimes inevitable, and resistance to change is common. For leaders seeking to help their teams navigate new circumstances and ensure that change is successfully implemented in order to meet established business goals, embracing the right mindsets can be crucial.  In Episode 172 of The MINDSet Game® podcast, we delve into change management strategies with two experts: Michelle Haggerty and Sudeshna Basu Roy. Michelle is the Chief Operating Officer and U.S. president of Prosci, a global leader in change management solutions backed by more than 25 years of change management research and best practices. Through balancing operational excellence with the customer experience, Michelle helps companies optimize the benefits of change management and achieve their project outcomes. Sudeshna is the co-founder and CEO of Marg, a corporate training and consulting firm with a pan-India presence specializing in change management, cultural transformation, business strategy, and team development. Her organization is the authorized affiliate of Prosci in the Indian subcontinent, providing change management certification, enterprise training and advisory services. During our conversation, Michelle and Sudeshna discuss the following:  Why it’s important for leaders to consider each individual who will be impacted by the change and approach them with empathy, taking into account how factors such as gender and generational differences may affect their preferences for navigating change Highlights of Prosci’s ADKAR® Model, which refers to the 5 outcomes an individual needs to achieve in order for change to be successful: Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability, and Reinforcement. Common barriers to change and specific techniques that leaders can use to overcome them To learn more about Prosci and to access a variety of resources, including webinars, e-books, and more information about the ADKAR Model, visit https://www.prosci.com. To learn more about Sudeshna Basu Roy and Marg, visit https://margonline.com.  To subscribe to The MINDset Game podcast, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.  

For organizations across the globe, a recent Gallup survey revealed an alarming statistic: only about one-third of employees are engaged. Of the majority who are not engaged, 16% are actively disengaged, often due to flaws in the workplace such as a lack of vision or lack of clarity from leadership. Improving employee engagement is essential for achieving better productivity, results, and workforce morale – but what can leaders do to reverse this trend that seems to have worsened in recent years?  Katharine Halpin, our guest in Episode 170 of The MINDSet Game® podcast, offers several practical, actionable solutions. As a master-level certified coach, author, and speaker, Katharine left her CPA career to help executives and managers transform their teams and organizations into true communities where trust and respect are demonstrated. By inspiring people to bring their best selves to work every day and helping them feel safe to step up and speak up, these communities then drive organic growth and ignite innovation. In this week’s episode, Katharine shares the following:  Simple techniques for engaging employees, such as setting clear due dates for projects, following through with interim checkpoints so employees feel supported, and ensuring that everyone feels that their ideas are heard Some of the true reasons why employees may be disengaged, and how managers can avoid these common pitfalls  The value of connecting with employees on an emotional level, which can often be achieved through simple gestures such as giving them handwritten notes or asking about their families How to engage employees during meetings, thereby ensuring that everyone’s time is spent productively  To learn more about Katharine and her process, find her on LinkedIn, visit https://halpincompany.com, or look for her books on Amazon. To subscribe to The MINDset Game, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.   

When looking at the world around us, from our interpersonal relationships to business enterprises to sociopolitical groups, it often seems that conflict and competition are inevitable. But what if greater harmony and collaboration were possible – and the keys for accessing this higher state of being were already ingrained in each of us? According to Jeddah Mali, our guest in Episode 169 of The MINDSet Game® podcast, tapping into a source called natural intelligence can provide a pathway to greater peace, joy, and lightness, from the individual to the global level. As an internationally recognized visionary and change agent, as well as the creator of the Intelligent Life model and mapping system, Jeddah’s body of work provides a completely new approach to understanding human behavior and how individuals positively impact the collective and the wider environment. Jeddah is a TEDx speaker and has been mentoring and consulting for CEOs, as well as advising and guiding global thought leaders and changemakers from over 60 countries, for the last 35 years. She is on the Board of the HeartMath Institute and on the steering committee of the Global Coherence Initiative. In this week’s episode, Jeddah discusses the following: The meaning of natural intelligence, which essentially functions like a hidden code that orchestrates the various elements of life to work as one harmonious unit Tips for directing your conscious attention toward the energy of your natural intelligence and tapping into its power in order to bring about greater well-being for yourself, those around you, and the world at large What leaders should know about natural intelligence, and how it can help them to not only build more effective teams, but also leave a broader positive impact  'How to shift the inclination to protect your own interests toward a higher yearning for harmony and collaboration  Jeddah then guides us through an exercise to help us harness the power of our own natural intelligence. To learn more about Jeddah, natural intelligence, and to access a variety of resources, visit https://www.intelligent.life.  To subscribe to The MINDset Game, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.   

Whether you’re navigating health challenges or the simple stresses of day-to-day life, there are several different modalities that may provide relief and enhance overall wellness. One modality that has gained popularity for its ease of use, versatility, and scientific backing is known as Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), a set of techniques involving a gentle tapping or percussion of the fingertips on the skin intended to reduce psycho-physiological stress.  After serious health setbacks in her twenties led her to discover the power of EFT, Arishma Singh has become an expert in the modality. As a globally certified and accredited EFT practitioner, Arishma leveraged EFT tapping to develop her own methodology called THRIVE, which she shares in her book, “The Respected Salesperson,” in an effort to enable high performers to achieve sustainable success without compromising their well-being. She also uses EFT tapping to empower individuals and corporate teams to overcome inner blocks, enhance productivity and performance, and achieve life-changing transformation. In Episode 168 of The MINDSet Game® podcast, Arishma shares the following: An explanation of the two key foundations of EFT: modern science, including concepts from psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure therapy, and somatic stimulation, which is rooted in ancient Chinese wisdom about the meridian energy system A detailed overview of how tapping works, including a guide to your body’s various meridian energy points Specific tips to help you maximize the effectiveness of EFT tapping, no matter the results you are seeking Arishma also guides us through two exercises: a tap and breathe session, and tapping intended to alleviate the stress associated with an imagined future event.  To learn more about Arishma and access a variety of free resources, including a downloadable app with EFT exercises, visit https://arishma.com.  To subscribe to The MINDset Game, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.   

Navigating organizational change can be a daunting task. There’s no shortage of research showing that a majority of organizational change programs fail. Any leader who has led a change program knows that even the most carefully planned programs can fail because of mediocre implementation. So, what do successful implementers of change initiatives do differently from other companies? They have an intimate understanding of the “human” side of change — the company’s culture, values, people, and behaviors that must be changed to deliver the desired results.   Lino Casalino – our guest on Episode 167 of The MINDset Game® Podcast – unravels the intricacies of change management and offers invaluable insights into understanding the human side of transformation. Lino is a Consulting Partner with PwC Canada focused on digital operations and supply chain transformation. Over his 35 years as a management consultant, Lino has advised over a hundred cross-industry organizations to transform their operations, written numerous articles and white papers on various topics related to supply chain and operations management, and presented at numerous industry events. In this week’s episode, Lino shares the following: Strategies for open and effective communication within an organization to ensure that all stakeholders are aligned with the project’s goals How to identify and address resistance in your team by managing their concerns and facilitating their journey through change The need for an integrated roadmap that balances technology implementation, work processes, and user-centric approaches To learn more about Lino and PwC Canada, visit https://www.pwc.com or email him directly at lino.casalino@pwc.com.   To subscribe to The MINDset Game, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.

Numerous people live with chronic pain, which can have a serious impact on your enjoyment of life and overall well-being. While dealing with pain that is severe and/or long-lasting may leave you feeling depleted, Colleen Jorgensen — our guest in Episode 166 of The MINDset Game® podcast — offers a message of hope: pain is changeable, no matter its cause or how long you’ve had it. As a manual osteopath, athletic therapist, a Pain Care Aware educator and lead trainer, and a therapeutic Pilates yoga and somatic teacher, Colleen is deeply curious about how the body, mind, and spirit are interconnected. Her interest in helping those living with chronic pain inspires continued studies and certifications in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, otherwise known as ACT, and functional nutrition for chronic pain. In this week’s episode, Colleen shares the following: The importance of paying attention to your pain and what it might be trying to tell you, rather than fighting or being afraid of it How simple check-ins — such as with your breathing, your body tension, and your thoughts and emotions — can help you build a stronger rapport with your body in order to receive its messages more clearly, and why these check-ins can be particularly effective even when you are not living in pain  Tools to help quickly reset your mind and body to soothe pain, stress, and other uncomfortable feelings  To learn more about Colleen, visit https://www.colleenjorgensen.org, find her on social media, or check out her YouTube channel (Stillness in Motion), where she offers hundreds of free videos showcasing different practices.  To subscribe to The MINDset Game, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.  

For many of us, our sense of identity is closely tied to what we do for a living. However, while job titles and career goals can change many times over the years, you may find that there are certain common threads underlying the various roles you’ve held over the course of your life. Tuning in to these common threads is the key to discovering your true personal brand and building the life you were meant to live.  Krista Clive-Smith, our guest in Episode 165 of The MINDset Game® podcast, is a personal branding expert, serial social entrepreneur, and award-winning author of the book, “Get Noticed. Be Remembered.: Creating a Personal Brand Strategy for Success.” She is also the founder and CEO of the KCS Family of Companies, which is the parent company for CLUTCH Personal Branding, Empire Thought Leadership, Merack Publishing, and the Little Author's Academy. In this week’s episode, Krista discusses the following: How tapping in to your innate gifts, learned skills and talents, and unique life experiences (particularly adversities) can help you understand your deeper purpose The concept of thought leadership, and how to unleash your inner thought leader in order to expand your possibilities How to navigate pivots in your life and career path while staying true to your core abilities and passions To learn more about Krista, visit https://www.kristaclivesmith.com.  To subscribe to The MINDset Game, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.   

In this episode, Nir Eyal, author and expert in behavior design, discusses the true meaning of distraction and the importance of mastering internal triggers. He emphasizes the drawbacks of traditional to-do lists and introduces the technique of time-boxing. The influence of belief systems on focus and indistractability is also explored, along with strategies for managing distractions and implementing focus techniques.