Best Jeff Schmidt Podcasts (2026)

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BeTempered Episode 86 - Built Through Consistency, Not Applause with Jeff Schmidt 1:11:47

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What happens when the plan you built your life around stops working, and you choose not to walk away? This week on BeTempered, hosts Dan Schmidt and Ben Spahr sit down with Jeff Schmidt, Dan’s brother, for a real conversation about discipline, identity, and staying grounded when life forces a pivot. Jeff’s story begins on the farm and carries throu…

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How To Rewrite Your Story, Make Peace with the Past, and Break Old Patterns | Melissa Febos 1:08:45

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Practical ways to upgrade your narrative. Melissa Febos is the national bestselling author of five books, including Girlhood, Body Work: The Radical Power of Personal Narrative, and a new memoir, The Dry Season. She is the recipient of awards and fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts and others. Her work ha…

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Want to make change? Let young people tell their stories | Anshul Tewari 15:12

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As a teenager, social entrepreneur Anshul Tewari didn’t see young voices represented in the conversations that mattered. His solution? A simple blog that has since transformed into Youth Ki Awaaz (Voice of the Youth): India’s largest citizen media platform, where more than 200,000 young people write about underrepresented issues every month. From s…

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BeTempered Episode 87 - What It Really Means to Be 'Tempered' with Mike Derringer 1:13:25

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Some stories do not get easier with time. They shape who you become. On this episode of BeTempered, hosts Dan Schmidt and Ben Spahr sit down with Superintendent and educator Mike Derringer. What begins as a conversation about leadership in education quickly turns into something much deeper. Mike shares a life marked by early momentum and purpose-dr…

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How To Use Psychology and Buddhism To Handle Your Inner Critic | Amita Schmidt 1:01:45

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How psychology and spirituality can work together. Amita Schmidt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Hawaii. She has taught Vipassana meditation for over thirty years, and was the Resident Teacher at Insight Meditation Society for six years. She is the author of the book Dipa Ma: The Life and Legacy of a Buddhist Master. Amita currently teaches…

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Lockdown 27:47

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A school shooting is in progress. One teacher and her vulnerable student must face off with a troubled young killer for survival - and redemption. This episode features the voice talents of Clive Standen (Vikings, The Morning Show, Dr. Who), Bethany Joy Lenz (One Tree Hill, Dexter), Sam Daly (The Office, Bel-Air), Maxwell Caulfield (Grease 2, The C…

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Thoughts Unlocked - Reactive Leadership Will Destroy You 8:16

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In this episode of Thoughts Unlocked, Skot Waldron dives into the dangers of reactive leadership, a mindset where leaders constantly respond to problems instead of proactively guiding their teams with clarity and purpose. Skot discusses how reactionary tendencies erode trust, create confusion, and exhaust both leaders and employees. He shares pract…

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#355 Money in American Politics w/ Jeff Clements 54:23

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Worried about money in American politics? We are too, and Jeff Clements is offering up a solution. Jeff is CEO of American Promise, a non-partisan organization dedicated to passing the For Our Freedom amendment to the Constitution, which would differentiate between people and corporations, and allow states to pass their own campaign finance laws. I…

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Esther Perel: The Modern World Can Sap Your Life Force. Here's How To Recapture It. 53:22

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The legendary psychotherapist unpacks the concept of "hostile dependency" and explains why cutting people off doesn't always work. Psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author Esther Perel is a leading voice on modern relationships, known for her widely viewed TED Talks, bestselling books and the hit podcast. She runs a New York–based ther…

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Buddhist Hacks for Anxiety and Overthinking | Joseph Goldstein 1:17:30

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Today we're gonna talk about some Buddhist hacks for two deeply related and all too common ailments: anxiety and overthinking. Most of us have struggled with one or both of these, and one of the people who has helped Dan the most is Joseph Goldstein. Regular listeners to this podcast will be familiar with Joseph and his very direct, very down-to-ea…

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What happens in your brain when you pay attention? w/ Dr. Sasha Hamdani | from TED Health 35:18

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Attention isn't just about what we focus on -- it's also about what our brains filter out. By investigating patterns in the brain as people try to focus, computational neuroscientist Mehdi Ordikhani-Seyedlar hopes to build computer models that can be used to treat ADHD and help those who have lost the ability to communicate. Hear more about this ex…

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Joseph Goldstein On How To Train Your Runaway Brain 1:08:45

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You may have noticed that your mind is out of control. It's filled with racing thoughts, ancient neuroses and grudges, revenge fantasies… So why are we like this and what can be done about it? Today, we're talking to one of our favorite people and also one of the most prominent meditation teachers in the West, Joseph Goldstein, about how "ridiculou…

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Rewire How You Talk To Yourself | Ofosu Jones-Quartey 1:05:11

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Buddhist strategies for taming that nagging voice in your head. Ofosu Jones-Quartey, a meditation teacher, author, and musician hailing from the Washington DC area, brings over 17 years of experience in sharing mindfulness, meditation and self-compassion practices with the world. Holding a bachelor's degree from American University and certified by…

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Rose 11:48

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2025 Year End Special with Zach Goodman 1:10:28

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On our final show of the year, Drew's middle son Zach jumps on the show to discuss some of the biggest moments of 2025 in sports. Also, we'll reflect back on some of Drew's best interviews including Taylor McGregor, Steve Sands, Charlie Blackmon and Jon Morosi. Happy New Year!By Drew Goodman/Mile High Sports

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Unlocking Midlife Reinvention (Without Burning It All Down) with Ashley Jablow 50:36

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Stuck? Good. That means you're ready. Ashley Jablow shares how getting laid off became the best "career gift" she never wanted, and how she turned that crash into clarity. We talk about discovering who you are now, designing instead of fixing your life, and why "reinvention" beats "midlife crisis" every time. Ashley breaks down her Four Steps of Li…

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Ep190 Win High-Stakes Sales Presentations. Yvonne Lines on Messaging That Closes 45:21

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Win more high stakes deals. In this episode of Sales Talk for CEOs, Alice Heiman sits down with Yvonne Lines, a strategic presentation expert, to unpack exactly how B2B sales teams can win their most important, high-stakes sales presentations, the ones that make or break deals. Yvonne shares her proven process for creating audience-centric, story-d…

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Rethinking Success | Mia Birdsong 1:08:35

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Radical advice on rethinking success, individualism, and the American dream. Mia Birdsong is a pathfinder, culture change visionary, and futurist. She is the founding Executive Director of Next River, a think tank and culture change lab for interconnected freedom. In her book How We Show Up: Reclaiming Family, Friendship, and Community, Mia maps sw…

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How Being Wired Differently Can Be an Advantage | Jeff Warren 20:03

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What if the problem isn't you—but the idea that there's only one "right" way to meditate? In this episode, DJ Cashmere talks with meditation teacher Jeff Warren about how to build a mindfulness practice that actually fits your brain, nervous system, and life. Drawing from Jeff's experience with ADHD and bipolar disorder—and DJ's reflections on OCD …

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BeTempered Episode 85 - Coaching for More Than the Scoreboard with Tyler Luce 1:29:20

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What does it look like to coach for something bigger than a scoreboard? In this episode of BeTempered, hosts Dan Schmidt and Ben Spahr sit down with Tyler Luce, a sixth grade social studies teacher and head varsity baseball coach at National Trail, to talk about leadership that lasts longer than a season. Tyler’s story begins in a blue collar home …

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How to Work with Worry | Christiane Wolf 23:06

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Worry has a way of sneaking into everything—even gratitude, loving-kindness, and joy. In this episode, Dan Harris sits down with meditation teacher and psychologist Christiane Wolf to explore how to work skillfully with worry without suppressing it, indulging it, or turning meditation into yet another way to beat yourself up. Together, they unpack …

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What 2025 Taught Us—And Where 2026 Is Taking Us 55:34

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What do foot massage parties, otters, and AI robot tutors have in common? To find out, tune into our special end-of-year conversation featuring the hosts from TED Talks Daily, TED Radio Hour, TED Business, and TED Tech! Elise Hu, Manoush Zomorodi, Modupe Akinola and Sherrell Dorsey got together to share the biggest ideas dominating their industry a…

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The Science Of Speaking Up For Yourself | Elaine Lin Hering 1:12:30

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How to find your voice when you need to be heard, learn when it's smart to choose silence, and communicate better with the people who matter most. Elaine Lin Hering is a former Lecturer of Law at Harvard Law School. She works with organizations and individuals to build skills in communication, collaboration, and conflict management. She is the auth…

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Whiteout 25:02

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Whiteout takes place during a raging snowstorm, where a woman and her child are driving across the mountains. Then, an accident strikes. There's something outside. In the cold and the snow. It's angry. And it's deadly. This episode features the voice talents of Clive Standen (Vikings, The Morning Show, Dr. Who), Bethany Joy Lenz (One Tree Hill, Dex…

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Ep189 How Accelevents Grew with Inbound Sales, Customer Focus & Events That Close Deals 31:10

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Events create demand. In this episode of Sales Talk for CEOs, Alice Heiman sits down with Jonathan Kazarian, Founder & CEO of Accelevents, the all‑in‑one event management platform that’s redefining how organizations run events from 20‑person dinners to 30,000‑attendee conferences. Jonathan didn’t start in events tech, he came from finance. But when…

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Unlocking The Flow Equation with Gaëlle Devins 47:17

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Think flow is just a "zone" for athletes and artists? Gaëlle Devins says it's survival for leaders. Forget chasing perks, employees don't want ping pong tables. They want to be seen, valued, and led by someone who actually knows their own emotions. In this episode, we unpack why yodeling (yes, yodeling) is a leadership lesson, how twins + bedrest t…

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How To Read The Room, See What Others Miss, and Be Right More Often | Kirstin Ferguson 1:12:56

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Your blindspots and biases block your success and happiness. Here's how to navigate that. Dr Kirstin Ferguson AM is an award-winning leadership expert, author and columnist, ranked among the top 50 management thinkers in the world. Her career began in the Royal Australian Air Force and includes roles as CEO of a global consultancy and Acting Chair …

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A Meditation for Overthinking and Perfectionism | Jeff Warren 10:01

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In this episode, our Teacher of the Month Jeff Warren guides you through a meditation practice inspired by Zen and the Diamond Sutra: "Don't Know Mind." Sometimes the need to know—certainty about what's true, what's coming next, or how things "should" be—can create tension, anxiety, and overthinking. The antidote? Letting go of that need, resting i…

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An Update From Dan 6:58

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In this short solo episode, Dan shares a major update: after hearing from listeners and subscribers, he and the team have built a brand-new meditation app — 10% with Dan Harris. He explains why he returned to the app world, what makes this offering different, and how it's designed to help you build (and keep) a practice through community, live sess…

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Dr. Joy Buolamwini | from Design Matters 1:03:29

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Dr. Joy Buolamwini is a computer scientist and a poet of code who uses art and research to illuminate the social implications of artificial intelligence. She joins to discuss her career as the founder of the Algorithmic Justice League, her best-selling book Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What is Human in a World of Machines, and her featured r…

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BeTempered Episode 84 - 2025 The Year That Clarified Our Mission 50:46

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Before Christmas rushes past, we press pause to ask better questions. What truly mattered this year? Where is God leading the mission of BeTempered? And how do we show up for people in ways that outlast trends, algorithms, and noise? Hosts Dan Schmidt and Ben Spahr reflect on a season of growth, clarity, and calling, and they officially welcome the…

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A Zen Handbook for Sanity in an Era of Uncertainty | Jiryu Rutschman-Byler 1:17:25

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It is okay—and even beautiful—to be the idiot you are. Jiryu Rutschman-Byler is a Soto Zen Buddhist priest and teacher in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, with dharma transmission from Sojun Mel Weitsman. Jiryu has trained residentially in Zen temples since 1996, and currently serves as a co-Abbot of San Francisco Zen Center through his role as…

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Extraordinary Experience 22:00

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Ep188 Trust‑Based Selling: How Ari Galper Accelerated Complex B2B Deals by Earning Trust - Not Chasing Them 38:50

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In this episode of Sales Talk for CEOs, Alice Heiman sits down with trust‑selling pioneer Ari Galper to reveal why traditional sales techniques are failing in today’s climate and what CEOs, Founders, and Sales Leaders must do instead. Ari argues that trust isn’t a byproduct of selling; it’s the core of it. Actionable takeaways for leaders: Train yo…

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Unlocking Well-Being as a Business Strategy (Not a Side Perk) with Richard Safeer 44:19

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Fruit baskets don't cure burnout. Neither do yoga apps. Dr. Richard Safeer explains why most wellness programs flop, and how leaders can build cultures of health that actually stick. He shares why well-being belongs in the strategic plan, not the suggestion box, and how six building blocks – peer support, leadership engagement, connection points, n…

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#354 In Pursuit w/Anita McBride & Colleen Shogan 46:08

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Anita McBride is one of the foremost experts on the legacy of American first ladies. Colleen Shogan served as the 11thArchivist of the United States. Together, they're bringing forward a new project called In Pursuit, which offers up a series of essays on Presidents and First Ladies by some of today's most accomplished historians and political lead…

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How To Stop Overthinking and Make Better Decisions | Bidhan (Bobby) Parmar 1:14:20

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A Darden School of Business professor explains how to use doubt to your advantage. Bidhan (Bobby) Parmar, PhD, MBA, is the Shannon G. Smith Bicentennial Professor of Business Administration and Associate Dean for Faculty Development at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. He teaches courses on business ethics, collaboration,…

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Is It Possible to Uproot All Anxiety and Anger? Steve Armstrong Says Yes. 1:06:46

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Meditation can be gorgeous… and it can be absolutely bewildering. If you've ever wondered, "Am I doing this right?" or "Why does this feel so intense?", this conversation is for you. In this vintage conversation from 2016, Dan sits down with legendary dharma teacher Steve Armstrong for a clear, compassionate walkthrough of the progress of insight—i…

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MLB Winter Meetings Update - Rockies Big Offseason - Jeff Huson 51:04

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It's early. And it's going to take awhile. But this are starting to look positive for the future of the Rockies. Drew is back from the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings and has a full recap. And Drew's TV partner Jeff Huson joins the show to discuss the Rockies big offseason moves.By Drew Goodman/Mile High Sports

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073 Haynze Whitmore Interview, The Best and Worst Horror of 2025 1:26:03

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Brigitte and Mic interview Michigan filmmaker Haynze Whitmore (Crepitus, Street Cleaner). They are discuss their favorite and most disappointing horror movie releases of 2025 as well upcoming horror for 2026.

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How Not To Let the News Paralyze You | Tom Llamas 54:25

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An NBC Nightly News anchor shares insider tips from the belly of the beast. Tom Llamas is anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas and anchor of Top Story with Tom Llamas, a daily streaming primetime newscast on NBC News NOW. He has been in broadcast journalism for over 25 years. In this episode we talk about: How to be a bett…

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The multidimensional magic of modern maps | Peter Wilczynski 8:26

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Maps have long helped us understand the world — now, they can help us shape it. Digital cartographer Peter Wilczynski introduces the Living Globe: a real-time, data-rich digital twin of Earth that fuses satellite imagery, sensor data and AI. Watch for a glimpse of the future of maps — and learn how these new tools can help us build the future witho…

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BeTempered Episode 83 - Building a Practice on Gratitude and Trust with Dr. Craig Hewitt 1:47:07

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What if the hardest detours in life turn out to be the exact preparation you needed for a purpose you didn’t see coming? Dan Schmidt and Ben Spahr sit down with Dr. Craig Hewitt, a husband, father of five, and Navy trained dentist whose path runs from a small Catholic school to Parris Island, to Hawaii, and then back home to build a practice anchor…

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How to Break Your Anger Habit | Sharon Salzberg 1:15:37

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The case for love and compassion in a world that's filled with hatred and division. Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. She is among the first to bring mindfulness & lovingkindness meditation to mainstream American culture fifty years ago. She has written many books, including her …

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Requiem for a Traveler 14:05

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Requiem for a Traveler follows a man as he discovers the value of time too late. Did you know that the brain remains alive for hours after the body dies? The brain thinks its body is still alive. Can you imagine? This episode features the voice talents of Clive Standen (Vikings, The Morning Show, Dr. Who), Bethany Joy Lenz (One Tree Hill, Dexter), …

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Ep187 From Founder Chaos to Scalable Sales: Adi Klevit’s System to Turn Sales Know‑How Into Company Growth 32:54

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In this episode of Sales Talk for CEOs, Alice Heiman sits down with Adi Klevit, founder and visionary behind Business Success Consulting Group, to expose a powerful truth many CEOs and Founders don’t face, your sales success often lives in someone’s head instead of in a scalable, repeatable system. Adi walks through her proven approach of documenti…

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Thoughts Unlocked - Navigating Trust Issues 7:06

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This episode of Thoughts Unlocked dives into why trust is the hidden driver behind every successful team and culture. From balancing warmth and competence to the micro-moments that either strengthen or erode credibility, you'll hear practical ways leaders can create psychological safety, rebuild broken trust, and foster collaboration that feels eff…

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The Science of Cannabis: Does It Help or Hurt With Anxiety? Is It Addictive? What's the Safest Way To Use It? | Dr. Riley Kirk 1:14:52

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Everything you want to know about cannabis, but were afraid to ask. Dr. Riley Kirk is a cannabis research scientist and educator with a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences, specializing in natural product chemistry. Her new book is Reefer Wellness: Understanding Cannabis Science, Culture, and Medicines. In this episode we talk about: The endocannabino…