Best Aaron Havens Podcasts (2025)

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#331 Something deeper than optimism. 2:59

2h ago2:59

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Cultivating a can-do attitude goes deeper than optimism—it's about believing something can be done even when it's difficult. This mindset doesn't eliminate obstacles but refuses to be defined by them, focusing on solutions rather than dwelling on problems. • The story of a young mechanic fixing a "broken" engine by asking "how" instead of "if" it c…

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Ethos & Pathos 48:55

24h ago48:55

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#330 Where are you gripping too tightly? 2:58

1d ago2:58

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Peace comes not from controlling everything around us but from loosening our grip and aligning our actions with our values. Like trees bending in the wind, we find true strength in flexibility rather than rigid resistance to life's inevitable flows. • Most of us aren't really chasing success - we're chasing inner peace • Peace rarely appears in lou…

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#329 Start focusing on building a pipeline. 2:50

2d ago2:50

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Have you ever felt trapped in the daily grind, constantly trading time for money with no end in sight? The parable of the woman hauling water buckets versus building a pipeline perfectly captures the difference between struggling with active income and thriving with passive income streams. Most of us dismiss opportunities to build financial pipelin…

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#328 Sporadic, indecisive, calculated? 2:55

3d ago2:55

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By Aaron Havens

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#327 Chase everything and expect to win… 2:41

4d ago2:41

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The discipline of focus separates successful people from those who scatter their efforts, just like two farmers with the same seeds but different approaches to planting. Focus isn't about doing less for simplicity's sake but about intentionally doing what matters most while eliminating distractions draining your energy. • Parable of two farmers - o…

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#326 A gardener planted a tree in the wrong spot. 2:49

5d ago2:49

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The mindset of ownership transforms results, as illustrated by a gardener who moved his struggling tree rather than blaming external conditions. Taking responsibility creates trust, accelerates growth, and gives us influence in both leadership and life. • Parable of a gardener who took ownership when his tree struggled instead of blaming conditions…

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#325 Presence is fulfillment in real time. 2:40

10d ago2:40

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Ever stood before something breathtaking—like the Colorado Rockies—only to witness others experiencing it entirely through their phone screens? That disconnect between capturing and truly experiencing life is at the heart of today's reflection on presence. I caught myself this week nodding and smiling during a conversation while my mind wandered el…

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Elite Carbon Capture, or How the Environmentalists Might Be Gentrifying Your City w/ Vijay Kolinjivadi and Aaron Vansintjan 1:05:59

9d ago1:05:59

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With their Montréal book launch approaching, video journalist Kalden Dhatsenpa sits down with Montreal authors Vijay Kolinjivadi and Aaron Vansintjan to discuss the book they have co-authored, The Sustainability Class: How to Take Back the Future from Lifestyle Environmentalists. The work examines a certain subsection of the population. Environment…

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#324 Where are you getting frustrated? 2:47

11d ago2:47

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A builder's frustration with a leaning wall reveals the importance of checking foundations before continuing to build, teaching us that frustration often signals deeper issues needing attention rather than failure. Frustration serves as a mirror showing us where growth opportunities exist, inviting us to recalibrate and transform irritation into va…

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The Best is Yet to Come: Dougal Allan on Endurance, Transition & Self-Discovery 57:41

9d ago57:41

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What happens when the race is over - but life keeps going? In this powerful and vulnerable conversation, elite endurance athlete Dougal Allan shares the truth behind his decade-long pursuit of Coast to Coast Longest Day victory, what it really took to become a two-time champion, and how his identity has been reshaped by setbacks, injury, and steppi…

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#323 Leadership starts with you. 2:58

12d ago2:58

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True leadership stems from self-awareness and emotional regulation, not strategy or tactics. When leaders lose emotional center through stress or frustration, they stop leading effectively and start creating negative experiences for their teams. • Your ability to lead others directly correlates with understanding and regulating yourself • Personal …

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#322 Discipline is doing it when it’s no longer exciting. 3:01

13d ago3:01

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Discipline isn't sexy, but it's the secret weapon that separates champions from one-hit wonders. Have you ever wondered why some people achieve remarkable results while others constantly start and stop? The answer lies in understanding a profound truth: "Everyone is motivated on day one. Champions show up on day 41." While launch parties and new be…

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#321 What if you’re not behind… 2:56

14d ago2:56

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You're not behind in life, you're just on your own unique path. Comparison is a liar that makes us feel inadequate when we're actually right where we need to be. • Comparison whispers that we should be further along, looking at others' progress • Someone else's chapter 20 doesn't invalidate your chapter 3 • Growth is not a race - it's about continu…

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#320 Story time with Aaron 2:58

17d ago2:58

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Have you ever wondered if a random Spanish phrase could save your life? That's exactly what happened to me one fateful night in Miami, and it taught me an invaluable leadership lesson. From the safe confines of small-town Ordway, Colorado to the edge of Miami where street smarts matter most, I found myself woefully unprepared for urban dangers. Whe…

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#319 Want to guarantee the thing youre working on BOMBS OUT… 2:59

18d ago2:59

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Perfectionism might be the most well-dressed enemy of your success. Ever notice how that pursuit of flawlessness often leaves your best work trapped inside your head? In this powerful episode, we unpack the deceptive nature of perfectionism and why it's really just "procrastination in a tuxedo." John Acuff's wisdom resonates throughout our discussi…

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#318 Shhh. Listen closely. Did you hear that? 2:59

19d ago2:59

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Leadership isn't just about vision-casting - it's about hearing what people really need. In a noisy world, listening is your most underrated leadership superpower that can build trust, reveal what's really happening, and sharpen your decisions. • People follow leaders who make them feel seen and heard, not those who have all the answers • Listening…

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#317 Mastering the art of follow-through 2:52

20d ago2:52

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We explore how follow-through builds trust, momentum, and credibility, while examining why the highest performers aren't those with the most ideas but those who consistently finish what they start. • Starting is exciting, but finishing is what builds trust with yourself and others • Follow-through creates a track record that builds confidence and c…

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#316 Choosing Courage Over Comfort 2:55

21d ago2:55

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Growth and comfort don't usually ride in the same car. We often say we want change, but when it arrives dressed as awkwardness, risk and hard conversations, we retreat to our comfort zones instead of embracing the opportunity. • Choose courage over comfort for personal and professional growth • Courage sounds like "I don't feel ready, but I'm willi…

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#315 So you work hard. Bravo! Bravo! For what? 2:56

24d ago2:56

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Margin isn't a luxury but a critical leadership skill that gives meaning a place to land and protects our presence. Without space in our lives, even good things become burdens, leaving us with full calendars but empty souls. • The importance of creating margin in your personal and professional life • Why you can have a full calendar yet an empty so…

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#314 Clang. Bang. Crash. Thud. Bong. Zoink. 2:52

25d ago2:52

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Real, lasting growth often happens in quiet moments rather than loud, flashy successes that our culture typically celebrates. Personal transformation begins internally through consistent small choices before becoming visible externally, like roots deepening underground before a tree shows new growth. • Growth appears when you pause before reacting …

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#313 Does your bike have a wobbly tire? 2:55

26d ago2:55

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Leading when you're not at your best can be your most powerful moment of influence. Some of the most impactful leadership happens not when we're perfect, but when we continue showing up authentically through challenging times. • The metaphor of a wobbly tire—still functioning despite imperfection • Leadership isn't about appearing flawless but stay…

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How did Montréal vote in the federal elections? w/ Dru Oja Jay 1:41:16

25d ago1:41:16

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It's been a week since the Canadian federal elections. The dust is settling. The Liberals have clawed their way back into governing despite having been down in the polls at the beginning of the year. How did Montréalers vote? How did the parties fare? and what is next for the metropolis given this new federal context. Dru Oja Jay and host Kalden Dh…

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#312 They stack up 2:49

27d ago2:49

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High performers achieve greatness through small, consistent habits rather than occasional massive actions. The compound effect of these tiny efforts creates powerful momentum over time that becomes nearly unstoppable. • Small habits work by reducing resistance and making daily actions more doable • They build identity beyond just outcomes - becomin…

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#311 I hope you fail miserably today! 2:59

28d ago2:59

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Failure can be our greatest teacher when we shift our perspective and use it as fuel for growth instead of letting it define us. Aaron Havens explains why he hopes you fail miserably today and how to transform those failures into stepping stones for success. • Reframing failure as feedback and small hints for improvement • Aaron shares his experien…

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#310 Not everything has to scale 2:53

1M ago2:53

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Fulfillment doesn't come from chasing metrics and success numbers but from creating meaningful things that might never appear on a spreadsheet. True satisfaction emerges when we make things with no agenda but joy, recognizing that small doesn't mean insignificant and quiet creations often matter most. • Success metrics are never-ending—as soon as y…

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Hefziba Livingstone. (Music & Revival) 42:17

1M ago42:17

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By WNHH-LP 103.5 FM NEW HAVEN

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#309 Fix yourself? 2:55

1M ago2:55

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Shifting from fixing weaknesses to leveraging strengths creates more sustainable growth and fulfillment. Research shows the greatest performance gains come when we build on existing capabilities rather than trying to repair flaws. • True strengths aren't just skills but activities that provide sustainable enthusiasm • Most managers instinctively fo…

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#308 Is your team a “Click” or “Clunk”? 2:58

1M ago2:58

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Have you ever wondered why some teams achieve extraordinary results while others struggle just to function? It's a question that affects every organization, family, and community group. The answer lies not in talent alone, but in intentional leadership. Teamwork remains our ultimate competitive advantage in a world obsessed with strategy, technolog…

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#307 Stamina for Long-Term Goals 2:58

1M ago2:58

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Successful long-term goals aren't won by initial enthusiasm but by developing consistent stamina over time. Building endurance requires a different approach than the typical all-out sprint many of us attempt when starting something new. • Pacing yourself is crucial for sustainable growth rather than pushing too hard at the beginning • Finding the r…

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#306 How you talk to yourself will either limit you or launch you 2:58

1M ago2:58

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Your mindset is shaped by your self-talk, and the voice you believe most is usually the one in your own head. Aaron Havens explores how shifting from negative to constructive internal dialogue can transform everything in your personal and professional life. • Compare how different self-talk phrases feel—negative versus positive • How we talk to our…

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Finding Life After Sudden Loss with Cecile Dransart 57:05

1M ago57:05

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In this deeply moving episode of Rewild You, I’m joined by the vibrant and courageous Cecile Dransart. Cecile shares her story of navigating the sudden loss of her husband while they were living as a family overseas — and how she found her way back to life, joy, and authenticity. We talk about her relationship with Dave, the shock of his passing, a…

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Special Saturday Edition 1:41

1M ago1:41

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By Aaron Havens

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#305 Fly specks! Fly specks! 2:59

1M ago2:59

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We often climb ladders only to discover they're against the wrong walls, but fulfillment isn't something you find—it's something you intentionally build through clarity, courage, and small pivots. • Pay attention to what makes you feel most alive and when you feel most like yourself—your joy is not random, it's a roadmap • Make your calendar reflec…

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#304 The power of saying “no” to grow! 2:58

1M ago2:58

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What if your next level of growth isn't about adding more to your plate but strategically saying no to create space for what truly matters? This powerful question frames our exploration of boundaries as a catalyst for both personal and professional development. Drawing from Arthur Greg McCowan's essential wisdom that "if you don't prioritize your l…

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#303 What is the best way to loose at leadership? 2:49

1M ago2:49

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True leadership has nothing to do with titles or positions and everything to do with earning trust and influencing others positively. Some of the most impactful leaders don't have fancy offices or top positions, but when they speak, people listen because they've built credibility through their actions. • Leadership is influence according to John Ma…

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#302 The goal isn’t to collapse at the finish line. 2:58

1M ago2:58

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Balancing ambition with contentment 2:56

1M ago2:56

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Balancing ambition with contentment creates sustainable growth that energizes rather than depletes us. When ambition becomes tied to our identity or whispers "you're not enough," it transforms from a gift into a trap. • Ambition is valuable when it doesn't define our worth • Being content doesn't mean becoming complacent • Celebrate where you are n…

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#300 The Journey is the Win 2:58

2M ago2:58

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We've reached 300 episodes of the Growth Instigators Hotline, a journey that started with a simple idea about daily growth changing everything. This milestone celebrates everyone who continues showing up for their personal development journey, whether you've been here from the beginning or just joined recently. • Consistency beats intensity - small…

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Catching Up with Epic The Poet 50:22

2M ago50:22

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By WNHH-LP 103.5 FM NEW HAVEN

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#299 Go slap life in the face! 2:55

2M ago2:55

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Life often tests us with challenges, but developing a resilient growth mindset can transform setbacks into stepping stones for personal and professional development. Becoming is better than being, and the mindset we cultivate makes all the difference when facing life's inevitable difficulties. • Normalize discomfort as part of growth – stretching f…

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#298 Is it confusing? 2:58

2M ago2:58

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Clarity trumps charisma in effective leadership, as unclear leadership creates hesitation and stalls momentum within teams. When leaders communicate clearly, teams move with confidence and purpose rather than second-guessing decisions or remaining inactive. • Teams don't follow charisma long-term – they follow clarity • If you're not being clear, y…

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#297 Yes... Let's do more of that! 2:55

2M ago2:55

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By Aaron Havens

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Montreal unites for Housing Justice 45:56

2M ago45:56

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CUTV attended the Housing Justice Convergence in Montreal for its latest Metropolis episode, covering an event that brought together over 200 participants to address Canada’s housing crisis. Organized by SEIZE, the convergence aimed to unite tenant unions, developers of alternatives, policy experts, funders, and housing advocacy groups to share gra…

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#296 If you can’t focus… something will make you focus! 2:59

2M ago2:59

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Focus has become our most precious resource in a world designed to steal it. When was the last time you felt truly anchored amid the constant pull of notifications, urgent requests, and endless to-dos? In this powerful episode of Growth Instigators Hotline, we tackle the Monday challenge that affects us all: staying grounded when everything around …

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#295 How to create intentional weekends 2:39

2M ago2:39

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We explore how to transform weekends from survival mode to intentional restoration, helping you create deliberate time that truly recharges you rather than just helping you recover until Monday. • Define what rest genuinely means for you - whether it's sleep, silence, movement, creativity, or connection • Choose one thing to do this weekend that de…

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#294 I hope you’re not addicted to this… 2:58

2M ago2:58

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Are you secretly addicted to being needed? That constant stream of calls, emails, and team members at your door might feel like validation of your importance, but it's actually a warning sign of leadership failure. In this powerful Growth Instigators Hotline message, we tackle the uncomfortable truth that many leaders face: the trap of always being…

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#293 Look at this…. No look at that… what about this…. 2:55

2M ago2:55

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Have you ever noticed that when everything speeds up around you, your best thinking slows down? Wisdom Wednesday tackles the counterintuitive power of stillness in a world obsessed with speed. Speed without clarity is just a faster path to burnout. That's why this episode explores how stillness – strategic pausing – can transform your decision-maki…

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#292 Repeated frustration 2:58

2M ago2:58

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Blaise Pascal's 17th-century wisdom "the more it changes, the more it stays the same" reveals why we encounter the same issues despite changing circumstances. This recurring phenomenon happens because real transformation requires addressing underlying patterns rather than just changing our environment. • Patterns repeat when they're not addressed -…

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#291 Practicing mindfulness in chaos 2:58

2M ago2:58

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Mindfulness creates a powerful space between stimulus and response according to Viktor Frankl, allowing us to choose our best actions even in chaotic situations. This pause is where optimal decisions are born, yet it's often the first thing we abandon when facing overwhelming circumstances. • Breathe before deciding - a single intentional breath cr…

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