The MINDset Game® Podcast

For most of us, common questions that we grapple with throughout our lives include, “Why am I here? What is my purpose?” While many people try to discover their purpose in what they do for a living or what brings them joy, a more helpful approach may include engaging the spiritual realm as well.  Through his 30-year global business career that had him living, leading, and learning in over 75 countries on six continents, Brett Pyle – our guest in Episode 163 of The MINDSet Game® podcast – discovered that we're all created for a purpose and gifted with unique skills, ideas, and passions that the world desperately needs. As a Certified Speaking Professional with the National Speakers Association, Brett is now on a mission to help individuals and organizations connect with their extraordinary why. In this week’s episode, Brett inspires us to find our higher purpose by offering the following insights: The importance of connecting with your higher power or creator (however you define this entity in accordance with your belief system) when seeking to discover your identity and who you were meant to be  Why it’s essential to engage four different realms – your physical being, your intellect, your emotions, and your spiritual side – when searching for your extraordinary why The power of cultivating a space in which you can deeply quiet your mind, ask big questions, and tune into a voice that may provide answers  To learn more about Brett, visit https://www.brettpyle.com or search for his TED Talk on Google. To subscribe to The MINDset Game, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.   

When navigating the adversity that life hands us – from minor setbacks to life-altering tragedies – we all have a choice to either accept defeat, or commit to overcoming our challenges. In order to choose the latter option and continue to live a fulfilling life no matter what you’ve faced, it’s crucial to build your capacity for resilience, which is like a muscle that needs to be strengthened.  Jason Schechterle, our guest in Episode 162 of The MINDSet Game® podcast, overcame unimaginable adversity to become a highly rated keynote motivational speaker and shining example of the extraordinary power of the human spirit. In 2001, while following his calling to serve as a Phoenix police officer, Jason’s car was struck from behind by a taxicab traveling at over 100 miles per hour as the driver experienced a seizure. Although nearby firefighters jumped into action to pull Jason from his burning vehicle and rushed him to one of the best burn centers in the U.S., he suffered severe burns over 40% of his body and underwent more than 50 surgeries during his months in the hospital. Despite his bleak prognosis, Jason was able to return to work 18 months after the accident, and today inspires others with his lessons on resilience. In this week’s episode, Jason shares more about his story and discusses the following: Key ingredients of resilience, including acceptance of the circumstances, and finding a purpose in what you’ve experienced Why your mindset is your core strength when it comes to being resilient, and how seeing yourself as a victim or blaming others are choices that will only keep you stuck in your adversity Other advice for those who may be navigating a dark time in their lives, including celebrating small victories and meeting yourself where you are To learn more about Jason, visit https://burningshield.com or find him on Instagram, Twitter or LinkedIn. To subscribe to The MINDset Game, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.   

When seeking to build their brand, many companies, individuals and other entities tend to play it safe, relying on the terminology and trends of their industry. However, truly distinguishing yourself in a competitive landscape may require you to take a more daring approach that highlights your unique story. According to Gair Maxwell, our guest in Episode 161 of The MINDSet Game® podcast, irresistible brands are those that have cultivated an identity that is highly distinctive and instantly recognizable. Examples of these brands may range from corporations such as Coca-Cola, Apple, and Nike to iconic works of art like the Mona Lisa. As an internationally acclaimed best-selling author, keynote speaker and brand strategist, Gair’s original market-tested ideas have inspired leading companies to grow 15 to 30 times while creating an irresistible category of one. He is also a “recovering” broadcast journalist, TEC Canada Speaker of the Year, and author of the book, “Big Little Legends: How Everyday Leaders Build Irresistible Brands.” In this week’s episode, Gair shares the following: Real-life examples of entities that have created a legendary identity based on a unique story Specific steps that leaders and organizations can follow when creating their stories, as well as four core stories behind every company or individual: origin, adversity, achievement, and greater purpose The four qualities and characteristics of legends: mindset, aspiring ideas, the capacity and willingness to embrace change, and a willingness to do hard things To learn more about Gair, visit https://www.gairmaxwell.com/biglittlelegends or check out one of his recent articles at https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/1-billion-reasons-invest-your-brand-gair-maxwell/. To subscribe to The MINDset Game, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.   

For many people, particularly high achievers, happiness and fulfillment are often tied to the results they achieve – and despite reaching certain levels of success, they find that they are constantly seeking something more. If you’ve ever felt this way, the solution may lie in striving to live what Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, our guest in Episode 160 of The MINDSet Game® podcast, calls an “earned life.”  With nearly 40 years of hands-on experience working with over 200 major CEOs and their management teams, Marshall is the leading expert on leadership and coaching for behavioral change – in fact, he’s been ranked as the world's #1 executive coach and is a member of the Thinkers50 Hall of Fame. In addition to several other accolades, Marshall is a New York Times #1 best-selling author who has written and edited 51 books, including “What Got You Here Won't Get You There” and “Triggers.” In this week’s episode, Marshall discusses insights from his career and particularly from his latest book, “The Earned Life,” including the following: What it means to live an earned life, or when your activities, mission and purpose are connected with a higher sense of aspiration, regardless of the outcomes The importance of doing the best you can to be happy now and looking inwards for satisfaction, rather than to external factors Tips for identifying what is meaningful to you, and why doing so is important in order to feel fulfilled To learn more about Marshall and his work, search for his books on Amazon or visit https://marshallgoldsmith.com, where you’ll find a library of free videos and other resources.  To subscribe to The MINDset Game, visit www.TheMindsetGame.com.   

When seeking to optimize your health, longevity, and well-being, there are numerous solutions available beyond those commonly prescribed in Western medicine. Some of these solutions may be considered to be part of a practice known as biohacking, which involves trying to take control of your own biology in order to achieve specific results or enhance overall wellness.  As a three-time author, professional speaker, and podcaster with two shows, including a biohacking and personal development podcast called “Get Yourself Optimized,” Stephan Spencer – our guest in Episode 159 of The MINDSet Game® podcast – routinely tries different biohacks in his own life. From nootropics and other supplements to brain and full-body scans to simpler solutions, such as wearing glasses that block blue light before bedtime in order to improve sleep quality, Stephan describes a wide range of biohacking modalities while sharing his personal experiences with some of them. He also discusses the following: The importance of getting clear on your end goal when experimenting with any type of biohacking, in order to channel the power of your intention and find the specific modalities that may work best for you Why it’s important to measure your results so you can identify which biohacks are working and adjust accordingly The difference between inner intention (which arises when you have a specific goal in mind) and outer intention (which is separate from yourself, but can be tapped into in order to optimize your results) To learn more about Stephan and the “Get Yourself Optimized” podcast, visit https://www.getyourselfoptimized.com. To learn about Stephan’s other podcast and work as a marketing and SEO expert, visit https://www.marketingspeak.com.  To subscribe to The MINDset Game, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.  

One common misconception about how our brains work is that the right side is associated with emotions, while the left side controls rational thinking. In reality, the left and right hemispheres of our brains each have their own thinking and feeling systems, creating four specific parts of the brain that have different functions and personalities. By embracing whole brain living – or getting to know and accept the different parts of our brains and how they work together – we can enjoy the gifts of all of them and empower ourselves to make better choices on a moment-by-moment basis.  As the author of “Whole Brain Living: The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters That Drive Our Life,” Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is a Harvard-trained and published neuroanatomist who is now affiliated with the Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Neurology. She is also the author of the New York Times bestseller, “My Stroke of Insight,” which documents her personal experience with a severe hemorrhage in the left hemisphere of her brain that caused her to lose the ability to walk, talk, read, write, or recall any of her life. Dr. Taylor is a dynamic teacher and public speaker who loves educating all age groups, academic levels, and corporations about the beauty of our human brain, and how we can work with ourselves to live a more peaceful life. In Episode 158 of The MINDSet Game® podcast, Dr. Taylor discusses the following:  An overview of the anatomy of the brain, including the reptilian and mammalian parts, as well as the right hemisphere (which is focused on the present moment) and the left hemisphere (which is able to consider the past and future) The different traits of the four “characters” in our brains: character one, or left thinking, which favors order and control; character two, or left emotion, which can bring the pain of past experiences into the present; character three, or right emotion, where the boundaries we create for ourselves begin to dissolve, allowing us to access greater joy and creativity; and character four, or right thinking, which experiences simple awareness and awe of our own existence A practice known as a “brain huddle” that can help you bring all four parts of your brain into balance To learn more about Dr. Taylor and her work, visit https://www.drjilltaylor.com.  To subscribe to The MINDset Game, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.  

Between balancing careers, relationships, health, hobbies, spirituality and more, many people – particularly high-achievers – feel that they do not have enough time to do everything they’d like to do. In addition to creating stress, this feeling of being pulled in multiple directions can prevent us from reaching our full potential and unleashing greatness in ourselves and others. Therefore, it’s crucial to get clear on your most important priorities and keep them at the center of your daily routine. Bob Mulhern, our guest in Episode 157 of The MINDSet Game® podcast, understands the challenges that come with juggling many different obligations. In addition to being the father of nine children, Bob is a senior managing director for Colliers Arizona, where he leads a $50 million commercial real estate brokerage operation for over 120 professionals, and the cofounder of Great Hearts Arizona, a charter school management organization that operates 24 schools and educates over 15,000 students between kindergarten and 12th grade. He is a past recipient of the Phoenix Business Journal’s “Arizona’s Most Admired Leaders” recognition, NAIOP Arizona’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and is currently recognized as an Arizona State University 100 Business Leader. In this week’s episode, Bob discusses the following: The pitfalls of prioritizing the most urgent things in your life rather than the most important How keeping your non-negotiable priorities at the center of your to-do list each day – even if that requires you to decline certain opportunities – can help you shift to viewing time as an abundant, rather than scarce, resource The value of focusing on progress rather than perfection, and striving to do your best rather than be the best Why it’s important to try to not only attract people and opportunities that are in alignment with your higher purpose, but also repel those that are not To learn more about Bob or connect with him, find him on LinkedIn. To subscribe to The MINDset Game, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.  

Dr. Rollin McCraty, an expert in global coherence, discusses the impact of the earth's solar cycles and energetic fields on our productivity and well-being. He explores the Global Coherence Initiative and the importance of personal and global coherence. The podcast also covers the concept of social holograms, group coherence, the correlation between solar activity and human behavior, and the interconnection of magnetic fields.

Under Western medicine – particularly in the U.S. – many people rely on medications and guidance from healthcare providers to treat their physical and psychological ailments. While these types of treatments are crucial in some situations, we all have tools within us that can promote healing and greater well-being, without the costs or side effects that medications may bring. As the founder and CEO of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, D.C., Harvard-educated psychiatrist Dr. Jim Gordon is internationally recognized for using self-awareness, self-care, and group support to heal population-wide psychological trauma. Dr. Gordon is also the author of the book, “Transforming Trauma: The Path to Hope and Healing,” a clinical professor at Georgetown Medical School, and served as Chairman of the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy under Presidents Clinton and George W. Bush. In Episode 155 of The MINDSet Game® podcast, Dr. Gordon discusses the following: The concept of mind-body medicine, which can be described in two ways: the recognition of the scientific reality that various aspects of our mental and emotional functioning affect every organ and cell in our body (and vice versa); and the idea that we each have the capacity to impact our physical and psychological wellness through simple techniques of self-awareness and self-care Common misconceptions about trauma, which is a natural part of life that we all experience to some degree Key steps and techniques in the process of healing trauma in order to unlock greater physical, psychological, and emotional well-being Dr. Gordon also guides us through a simple concentrative meditation, explaining the physiological benefits of each step.  To learn more about the Center for Mind-Body Medicine and access its resources, visit https://cmbm.org. For more on Dr. Gordon and his work with healing trauma, look for his book, “Transforming Trauma: The Path to Hope and Healing.”  To subscribe to The MINDset Game, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.   

As we go through life, we all encounter hardships, which can range from minor setbacks to devastating tragedies. While it may not be possible to avoid these hardships, we can make the choice to be resilient. Defined as “the ability to spring back into shape after being pulled, bent, or stretched” or “the capability to recover quickly from difficulties,” resilience can help you lead a happy and fulfilled life, regardless of the challenges you’ve faced. Despite experiencing a series of heartbreaking events in her personal life, Nancy Gale – our guest in Episode 154 of The MINDSet Game® podcast – has built an incredible life and career through the power of resilience. She is the founder and designer of the luxury handbag brand, JAMAH, as well as a mentor and passionate activist who founded a nonprofit entrepreneurial program called AMBITION. The mission of this amazing organization is to provide disadvantaged youth with the support, access, and resources necessary to reach their goals. JAMAH clients include Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Jessica Alba, Channing Tatum and Bill & Hillary Clinton. AMBITION special guests include Sir Richard Branson and President Bill Clinton. In this week’s episode, Nancy shares more of her story and discusses the following: The concept of resilience as a choice that you have to make over and over again, with a great deal of positive thought and happiness – even if you are forcing yourself to put on a happy face How approaching and sharing your hardships with power, not pity, can help you make progress while also having a positive impact on others who may have experienced something similar An acronym that can help you gain clarity and get back on track, no matter what you are facing: STOP, which stands for settle down, take a breath, own it, and poof! (Get back to work) The value of creating balance between hard work and playfulness, which includes finding joy and meaning in your day-to-day work  To learn more about Nancy and JAMAH, visit https://www.jamah.com. For more on the AMBITION organization, visit https://www.ambition.org.  To subscribe to The MINDset Game, visit www.TheMINDsetGame.com.