Best Problemsolving Podcasts (2025)

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You're Treating Your Body Like A Bargain Bin Donkey! How Burnout Destroys Success, Health, Energy & Focus (And The Million Dollar Secret To Peak Performance) | EP249 4:01

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You're Treating Your Body Like A Bargain Bin Donkey! How Burnout Destroys Success, Health, Energy & Focus (And The Million Dollar Secret To Peak Performance) | EP249 Episode Notes In this solo episode, I introduce the powerful "million dollar racehorse" concept, inspired by my mentor Joe Polish, and challenge you to rethink how you treat your most …

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A Conversation With Matt Leta, Future Works CEO, Founder 40:05

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In this episode of the Failure Gap, Julie Williamson, Ph.D. speaks with Matt Leta, CEO of Future Works, about the intersection of AI and innovation in business. They discuss Matt's journey as a serial entrepreneur, the concept of vibe coding, and the importance of aligning organizational culture with technological advancements. Matt emphasizes the …

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Episode Highlight: The Truth About Becoming an Entrepreneur - Daniel Priestley 3:06

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Originally aired: March 2021 Episode Number: 76 Is entrepreneurship a calling from birth, or can it be developed over time? In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, award-winning entrepreneur and best-selling author Daniel Priestley dives into the nature versus nurture debate in business. He also shares personal insi…

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From Parks to Boardrooms: Leadership Lessons from Nature with Donald Forgione and Mike Simmons 45:20

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Donald Forgione — Former Director of 175 Florida State Parks, with 40+ years in ecotourism, leadership, and public service. Now a business owner, speaker, and coach, Donald connects leadership lessons from nature to business. Mike Simmons — Founder of Find My Catalyst, leadership coach, and sales strategist, helping people identify and act on their…

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From Parks to Boardrooms: Leadership Lessons from Nature with Donald Forgione and Mike Simmons 45:20

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Donald Forgione — Former Director of 175 Florida State Parks, with 40+ years in ecotourism, leadership, and public service. Now a business owner, speaker, and coach, Donald connects leadership lessons from nature to business. Mike Simmons — Founder of Find My Catalyst, leadership coach, and sales strategist, helping people identify and act on their…

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Episode Highlight: The Power of Co-Creating Vision with Your Team - Caspar Craven 4:31

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Originally aired: August 2020 Episode Number: 41 & 42 What happens when your team can’t remember the company’s vision—even though it’s printed, posted, and preached? In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, motivational speaker and expert in leadership Caspar Craven shares the pivotal moment that made him realize the…

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Remove 10 Hours Of Wasted Work Each Week, Stop Burning Out & Become The Highest-Performing Leader By Changing This ONE Habit! Time Management Secrets For Entrepreneurs | EP248 3:43

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Remove 10 Hours Of Wasted Work Each Week, Stop Burning Out & Become The Highest-Performing Leader By Changing This ONE Habit! Time Management Secrets For Entrepreneurs | EP248 Episode Notes In this episode, I share a powerful mental shift that could free up 10 hours of your week by using the Eisenhower matrix in a whole new way. I discuss how to as…

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Episode Highlight: How to Reignite Purpose, Passion, and Creative Flow - Gay Hendricks 8:32

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Originally aired: July 2021 Episode Number: 95 Losing your sense of purpose isn’t failure—it’s a signal that your genius is waiting to be rediscovered. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, American psychologist, writer, and teacher Gay Hendricks shares transformative insights and real-life stories, including how …

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Episode Highlight: Healing Trauma, Unlocking Power, and Breathing Beyond Wim Hof - Emma Estrela 7:53

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Originally aired: August 2020 Episode Number: 38 & 39 Most of us breathe wrong—and it’s silently shaping our stress, our energy, and even our past. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, Advanced Lead Academy Wim Hof Method Instructor Emma Estrela opens up about how breathwork became a gateway to deep healing, self…

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Fidel Cache Flow on Anonymity, Job Stacking, and Leadership in Tech Sales 56:05

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Fidel Cache Flow is an account executive at a public company and an influential voice in the "burner verse" – the world of anonymous social media accounts. Through his Twitter profile, he openly shares unfiltered takes on tech sales, job stacking, leadership, and career strategies, while also building a thriving community that helps others grow in …

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Fidel Cache Flow on Anonymity, Job Stacking, and Leadership in Tech Sales 56:05

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Fidel Cache Flow is an account executive at a public company and an influential voice in the "burner verse" – the world of anonymous social media accounts. Through his Twitter profile, he openly shares unfiltered takes on tech sales, job stacking, leadership, and career strategies, while also building a thriving community that helps others grow in …

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Manifestation Coach: Why Most People Fail to Manifest Their Dream Life! Toxic Positivity Is Blocking Your Abundance & The Trick To Manifest Love, Money & Happiness Instantly – Esther McCann | EP247 1:20:06

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Manifestation Coach: Why Most People Fail to Manifest Their Dream Life! Toxic Positivity Is Blocking Your Abundance & The Trick To Manifest Love, Money & Happiness Instantly – Esther McCann | EP247 Episode Notes In this episode, I sit down with manifestation coach and author Esther McCann to explore what manifestation truly means and how it can tra…

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Why Accurate Sales Forecasts Are Overrated with Bill Kantor 51:08

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Bill Kantor is the co-founder of Funnelcast, a forecasting platform designed to help businesses understand, optimize, and act on their sales pipelines. With decades of experience in sales operations and revenue analytics, Bill is on a mission to shift how companies use forecasting — from chasing accuracy to driving meaningful change. 💬 3 Key Quotes…

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Why Accurate Sales Forecasts Are Overrated with Bill Kantor 51:08

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Bill Kantor is the co-founder of Funnelcast, a forecasting platform designed to help businesses understand, optimize, and act on their sales pipelines. With decades of experience in sales operations and revenue analytics, Bill is on a mission to shift how companies use forecasting — from chasing accuracy to driving meaningful change. 💬 3 Key Quotes…

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A Conversation With Michelle Prince, CEO/Founder, Performance Publishing Group 31:12

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In this conversation, Michelle Prince shares her journey from a corporate career to becoming a bestselling author and the CEO of Performance Publishing Group. She discusses the common barriers people face when trying to write a book, emphasizing the importance of overcoming the 'failure gap' between intention and action. Michelle explains her uniqu…

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Episode Highlight: The Hidden Power of What You Say to Yourself - Jairek Robbins 6:11

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Originally aired: December 2020 Episode Number: 62 What if your thoughts could shape your cells? In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, world-renowned performance coach Jairek Robbins dives into the powerful idea that pain may ignite your journey, but only pleasure can sustain it. From burnout and adrenal fatigue t…

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Episode Highlight: Healing Begins When You Stop Being Perfect - Michelle Zelli 5:43

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Originally aired: July 2020 Episode Number: 35 & 36 What if the feeling of being unlovable wasn’t the truth—but just a story you’ve been living for years? In this powerful episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, Executive & Personal Coach Michelle Zelli shares her personal transformation—from decades of self-sabotage and lo…

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Selling to Farmers & Leading with Empathy: Lessons in Rural Sales from Sinjin Cramer 47:16

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St. John “Sinjin” Cramer is a dynamic sales strategist, keynote speaker, and host of the Rural Sales Success podcast. A UK native now based in New Zealand, Sinjin helps businesses understand how to sell with empathy, especially in high-stakes, rural environments. His philosophy? Stop selling. Start serving. “If you don't like where you are—move. Ev…

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Selling to Farmers & Leading with Empathy: Lessons in Rural Sales from Sinjin Cramer 47:16

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St. John “Sinjin” Cramer is a dynamic sales strategist, keynote speaker, and host of the Rural Sales Success podcast. A UK native now based in New Zealand, Sinjin helps businesses understand how to sell with empathy, especially in high-stakes, rural environments. His philosophy? Stop selling. Start serving. “If you don't like where you are—move. Ev…

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Financial Freedom Expert: Most People Never Escape The Rat Race! Money Trauma, Toxic Beliefs & The Real Secret To Wealth Nobody Talks About - Jason Graystone | EP246 1:20:40

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Financial Freedom Expert: Most People Never Escape The Rat Race! Money Trauma, Toxic Beliefs & The Real Secret To Wealth Nobody Talks About - Jason Graystone | EP246 Episode Notes In this episode, I sit down with Jason Graystone, entrepreneur, investor, and author of "Always Free," to explore the real meaning of financial freedom and how to create …

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Skip the Rookie Mistakes - Podcast Mastery Tips from Seth Goldstein 47:09

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Seth Goldstein is a 15-year podcast pro, coach, and former journalist. He runs “Podcast Mastery” and helps new hosts skip common mistakes. Seth’s big message: have a simple plan, keep the show real, and hit record—because action is the true catalyst. “If you have a plan and a cadence, it works. When you don’t, it usually doesn’t.” “Your first ten e…

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Skip the Rookie Mistakes - Podcast Mastery Tips from Seth Goldstein 47:09

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Seth Goldstein is a 15-year podcast pro, coach, and former journalist. He runs “Podcast Mastery” and helps new hosts skip common mistakes. Seth’s big message: have a simple plan, keep the show real, and hit record—because action is the true catalyst. “If you have a plan and a cadence, it works. When you don’t, it usually doesn’t.” “Your first ten e…

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270: Invisible Weight - Impact of Emotional Inflammation on the Body 18:21

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Episode Summary: The Invisible Weight of Emotional Exhaustion and Burnout In this week’s episode, Dr. Ali Novitsky explores the profound impact of emotional exhaustion on both mental and physical health. Emotional stress, often overlooked, can lead to elevated cortisol levels, inflammation, and hindered weight loss. Despite these effects, many hesi…

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The ADHD Boss: Clear Communication and Why Coaching Matters 18:35

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Mike Simmons, founder of Catalyst and host of the “Find Your Catalyst” podcast, returns for a solo Q&A session. In this episode, he explores how ADHD shows up in leadership, strategies for clear communication, and why coaching is an essential part of personal and business growth. Mike shares personal experiences and systems that help him and others…

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The ADHD Boss: Clear Communication and Why Coaching Matters 18:35

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Mike Simmons, founder of Catalyst and host of the “Find Your Catalyst” podcast, returns for a solo Q&A session. In this episode, he explores how ADHD shows up in leadership, strategies for clear communication, and why coaching is an essential part of personal and business growth. Mike shares personal experiences and systems that help him and others…

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Mid-Year Reset: Why Most People Fail Their Goals, The 5 Self-Reflection Questions To Transform Your Success & How To Finish The Year Proud! | EP245 2:58

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Mid-Year Reset: Why Most People Fail Their Goals, The 5 Self-Reflection Questions To Transform Your Success & How To Finish The Year Proud! | EP245 Episode Notes In this episode, I take a moment to pause and guide you through a powerful mid-year reset. Together, we reflect on the progress and lessons from the first half of the year, using five insi…

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Episode Highlight: Why Failing Is Good For You - John Lee Dumas 3:19

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Originally aired: December 2020 Episode Number: 65 What if your biggest failure was actually the doorway to your greatest success? In this inspiring episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, founder & host of Entrepreneurs On Fire John Lee Dumas shares a candid story of a business idea that flopped in 2013—only to lead to his…

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The Hidden Power of Marketing Ops: Why It’s More Than Just Execution with Mike Rizzo 1:01:36

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Mike Rizzo is the founder of MarketingOps.com and the vibrant Mo Pros community—a 6,500+ member strong network dedicated to elevating marketing operations professionals. With a background in martech and a passion for building systems that scale, Mike champions the art of connecting strategy, technology, and people. “Marketing operations is the back…

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The Hidden Power of Marketing Ops: Why It’s More Than Just Execution with Mike Rizzo 1:01:36

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Mike Rizzo is the founder of MarketingOps.com and the vibrant Mo Pros community—a 6,500+ member strong network dedicated to elevating marketing operations professionals. With a background in martech and a passion for building systems that scale, Mike champions the art of connecting strategy, technology, and people. “Marketing operations is the back…

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GTM Engineering Explained: Automation, AI & Fearless Thinking with Benyamin Holley 38:10

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Benyamin Holley is a “GTM engineer” who blends technical tools and creative problem-solving to revolutionize go-to-market strategies. With a background in music tech and a passion for scrappy, AI-driven workflows, Benyamin brings a fresh, practical approach to solving sales and operations problems. Currently at Sift, he’s helping shape how startups…

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GTM Engineering Explained: Automation, AI & Fearless Thinking with Benyamin Holley 38:10

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Benyamin Holley is a “GTM engineer” who blends technical tools and creative problem-solving to revolutionize go-to-market strategies. With a background in music tech and a passion for scrappy, AI-driven workflows, Benyamin brings a fresh, practical approach to solving sales and operations problems. Currently at Sift, he’s helping shape how startups…

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Personal Development Legend: Why Most People Stay Average, The Secret Power Of Words, Upgrading Identity & Empowering Others To Live Bigger Lives! - Michael Bernoff | EP244 55:24

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Personal Development Legend: Why Most People Stay Average, The Secret Power Of Words, Upgrading Identity & Empowering Others To Live Bigger Lives! - Michael Bernoff | EP244 Episode Notes In this episode, I sit down with Michael Bernoff, personal development legend and author of "Average Sucks," to explore his journey from hockey player to transform…

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The Sales CONTRARIAN - Steve Heroux 51:30

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Steve Heroux is a sales thought leader, author of The Sales Contrarian, and founder of The Sales Collective. Known for his humorous and no-fluff approach, Steve challenges outdated sales methodologies and champions a people-first philosophy. With roots in comedy and admiration for icons like Bob Ross and Larry David, Steve brings heart and honesty …

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The Sales CONTRARIAN - Steve Heroux 51:30

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Steve Heroux is a sales thought leader, author of The Sales Contrarian, and founder of The Sales Collective. Known for his humorous and no-fluff approach, Steve challenges outdated sales methodologies and champions a people-first philosophy. With roots in comedy and admiration for icons like Bob Ross and Larry David, Steve brings heart and honesty …

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A Conversation With Harvey Johnson, CEO, PBMares 41:04

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In this conversation, Harvey Johnson, CEO of PBMares, shares his journey to leadership, emphasizing the importance of alignment between personal and professional goals. He discusses the challenges of empowerment and accountability within leadership, the necessity of creating a culture where team members feel safe, seen, and valued, and innovative s…

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Totality 2025: Reinventing the Sales Conference Experience - Dale Dupree 45:08

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Dale Dupree is the founder of The Sales Rebellion and a dynamic thought leader in modern sales. Known for his rebellious mindset and deeply human approach, Dale challenges traditional business thinking. He shares his love for nature, the power of curiosity, and his vision for Totality—a transformative experience that’s reshaping what a business con…

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Totality 2025: Reinventing the Sales Conference Experience - Dale Dupree 45:08

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Dale Dupree is the founder of The Sales Rebellion and a dynamic thought leader in modern sales. Known for his rebellious mindset and deeply human approach, Dale challenges traditional business thinking. He shares his love for nature, the power of curiosity, and his vision for Totality—a transformative experience that’s reshaping what a business con…