Best Catalyst 360 Podcasts (2025)

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The Man Who Redefined Resilience By Winning Gold After Two Kidney Transplants - Omar Tom 1:22:22

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#366: The Man Who Redefined Resilience By Winning Gold After Two Kidney Transplants - Omar Tom This week’s guest is Omar “OT” Tom, a double kidney transplant recipient and inspirational athlete who won gold in the 200m sprint for Team UAE at the World Transplant Games Despite being born with serious kidney conditions, he has used sport as a way to …

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#365: Elie Khouri Reveals How He Landed Shark Tank Dubai, What It Means To Be An Entrepreneur & The One Skill You Need In Life To Succeed 1:05:40

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This week’s guest is Elie Khouri, a Lebanese-French businessman, entrepreneur, art patron and media leader. Best known as the founder and chairman of Vivium, a Dubai-based single-family office. A driving force in the communications industry, he has served as chairman of Omnicom Media Group for the Middle East and North Africa since 2019, following …

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What is (Real) Coaching - Sabryna & Leigh Pull Back the Curtain 58:31

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Curious about the realities of coaching? Why does it matter? What differentiates a credible coach from someone who's simply charismatic or hosts a popular social media site? What should you look for in a coach (or a coach for your employee team members)? What role does AI play in coaching? Nationally Board-Certified health, wellness & performance c…

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The Power of Networking: Turning Conversations into Connections 33:32

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In this episode of The 360 Podcast, Dr. Darrius Geter and Dr. Gena Crawford break down what effective networking really looks like, why genuine relationships matter more than quick sales, and how to avoid the common pitfalls that leave so many frustrated. You’ll walk away with practical strategies you can use at your next networking opportunity to …

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#364: Carl Allsopp on Building The Largest Real Estate Brokerage in the region, Why People Fail In Dubai And Lack Of Patience Amongst Young People 1:13:16

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This week’s guest is a leader in Dubai’s property market and an entrepreneur who turned ambition into one of the region’s greatest real estate success stories. Seventeen years ago Carl Allsopp, CEO of Allsopp & Allsopp, arrived in Dubai with little more than a dream and an unshakable drive to succeed. What started as a bold move to launch a real es…

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#363: What You Didn't Know About Dragons Den, Building Vitabiotics & Investment Success Rate with Tej Lalvani 1:18:52

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From driving forklifts in his family’s warehouse to steering a billion-pound global business and captivating audiences as a Dragon on Dragons’ Den, this week’s guest, Tej Lalvani, is the meaning of entrepreneurial grit and innovation. As CEO of Vitabiotics, the UK’s largest vitamin company, Tej has expanded the brand to over 100 countries, turning …

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Drs. James & Janice Prochaska - Stages of Change Model Creators 47:10

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One of our all-time favorite episodes, with a pair of LEGENDS in our profession and world, Dr. James and Dr. Janice Prochaska. Here is link to their most recent book Here is link to the video version mentioned in the intro: https://youtu.be/Vowpa6T4_PA Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Ret…

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Core Values: The Compass for Every Leader and Organization 33:21

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In this episode of The 360 Podcast, Dr. Darrius Geter and Dr. Gena Crawford unpack the power of core values, the guiding principles that shape decisions, build culture, and anchor leaders when pressures rise. They share how core values are developed, why organizations stumble without them, and practical ways to align your leadership and business wi…

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#362: Binance CMO, Rachel Conlan, Reveals the Marketing Behind the World’s Largest Crypto Exchange, Growth Hacks & Lessons From Failed Campaigns 1:18:25

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This weeks guest is Rachel Conlan, Global Chief Marketing Officer at Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange and blockchain ecosystem. With over two decades of experience in marketing, brand strategy and partnerships, she leads a global team driving Binance's mission to make crypto more accessible to millions worldwide. In this episode…

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#361: Are Fat Loss Drugs Cheating? Dr Hussain dives into the negativity around Fat Loss Drugs and if they really are a silver bullet! 1:18:22

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This week’s guest is Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi, a lifestyle medic, long-distance triathlete and UK Athletics Leader in Running Fitness whose philosophy centres on movement, community and nutrition. He is also the Royal College of General Practitioners’ Lead for Lifestyle and Physical Activity, a clinical advisor to Swim England a holistic approach to p…

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Influence of Resisted Breathing on Blood Pressure, VO2 Max and More! (Daniel Craighead, PhD) 50:39

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What if the research indicated there was an inexpensive breathing exercise device that, if utilized about 5 minutes/day, could significantly reduce blood pressure and improve exercise performance? Resisted breathing – or what the science refers to as “inspiratory muscle strength training” – or IMST - isn’t new. I remember reading about it, but at t…

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Beyond Titles: What Real Leadership Looks Like 40:31

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In this episode of The 360 Podcast, Dr. Darrius Geter and Dr. Gena Crawford dive into the heart of leadership, not as a title, but as the daily choices that inspire trust, build culture, and drive results. From the styles leaders adopt to the environments they create, we explore what it takes to guide people with clarity and purpose in today’s unce…

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#360: Turning tragedy into purpose – Ashley Cains journey from losing his 8 month old daughter to using it as the catalyst for the fight against childhood cancer 1:21:56

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This week’s guest is Ashley Cain, a former professional footballer turned TV personality, endurance athlete and advocate for children with cancer. The death of his daughter Azaylia from leukemia in 2021 inspired The Azaylia Foundation, through which he’s completed extreme endurance feats to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer. More recen…

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#359: The UK is suffering with an ADHD Epidemic – Dr Enayat discusses ADHD in the UK as well as the secrets to living a longer life 49:44

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This week’s guest is Dr Mohammed Enayat, also known as The Longevity Doctor, a UK-based GP and the founder of HUM2N Longevity Clinic. With expertise in Functional, Regenerative and Aesthetic Medicine, he’s on a mission to redefine what it means to live well and live long. Blending cutting-edge science with a personalised, human-centred approach, Dr…

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Behind the Curtain: Brad shares Bloodwork, Biometrics & Daily Routines as 60th Birthday Approaches 24:30

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There are a lot of voices out there in the world of health, wellness & performance. Some – probably most of what we see on Instagram and Youtube – involve more show than go, more staged than engaged. Too often, it involves charismatic individuals who talk a very good talk but provide little insight into their actual walk. Or worse yet, we discover …

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The Pivot: Turning Ageism Into Opportunity 31:47

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In this episode of The 360, we tackle a tough reality: ageism in the workplace, and the growing number of talented, experienced professionals being locked out of opportunities simply because of their age. We look at what the data really says about entrepreneurship across age groups, and explore how life experience can become your competitive edge, …

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#358: Is VAT On Private Schools Ruining UK Education? Ana Boulter's Fight from the Heart On UK Education 1:23:29

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This week’s guest is Ana Boulter, an advocate for children and their education who uses her everyday life, often quite literally from the kitchen sink, to challenge the status quo. With a sharp eye on UK politics and a fierce commitment to children’s rights, she speaks up for all families, especially those navigating neurodiversity, mental health s…

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#357: Wellness vs Wellbeing – What’s the Difference? Ryan Hopkins Talks Through What You’re NOT Told About The Workplace 1:04:32

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This week’s guest is Ryan Hopkins, a best-selling author, workplace wellbeing expert and global keynote speaker. His book, 52 Weeks of Wellbeing, has become an international success translated into Korean, Turkish, German, Dutch, and Arabic. Ryan’s mission is to revolutionise workplace wellbeing through a no-nonsense, practical approach, positively…

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Unscripted, Real, Live Coaching Session! 1:08:59

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This special episode provides you the opportunity to be a fly on the wall during a real live coaching session with a NBHWC nationally board certified health & wellness coach. Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ Best-in…

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#356: How can you become successful selling Real Estate in Dubai? The truth behind the market & how Calum White is building the fastest growing brokerage in the region 1:02:35

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This week’s guest is only 32 years old and what he’s accomplished in that time is nothing short of remarkable. As part of a new generation of high-performance entrepreneurs, he has broken into the UAE real estate scene over the past four years and built one of the fastest-growing brokerages in the region. His approach to business is relentless. His…

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The Summer Slump 37:06

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In this episode of The 360, we’re discussing the Summer Slump, that seasonal slowdown where businesses, churches, and nonprofits experience a drop in engagement, attendance, and revenue. Vacations, shifting routines, and mental checkouts can leave leaders wondering how to stay motivated and maintain momentum when it feels like everything has come t…

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#355: Uncovering the Evolving World of Plastic Surgery with Dr. Matteo Vigo 59:07

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This week’s guest is Dr. Matteo Vigo, a leading plastic surgeon based in the UAE. With a wealth of experience, Dr. Vigo has performed over 1,500 procedures, including more than 1,000 breast augmentations making him a true expert in the field of cosmetic surgery. In this episode, we explore the history and evolution of cosmetic surgery, from its ear…

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Re-defining Able: Tricia Downing Discusses Resilience, Rebounds and Reality 1:13:13

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In 2003, I was in New Zealand to compete in the Triathlon world championships. It was an amazing time. I met some amazing athletes from around the world, most notably Champion Barb Lindquist and Sheila Taormina, who went on to become the first person to qualify for the Olympics in THREE different sports. But the most interesting person I met? Today…

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Serving in Excellence: Customer Service in the Church 1:04:45

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In this episode of The 360, we’re diving into what it truly means to Serve in Excellence, not just in business, but in ministry. We often talk about customer service in the marketplace, but the same principles apply when you're serving in a church, on a ministry team, or in any space where people show up expecting care, connection, and intentionali…

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#354: Hard Truths on Real Leadership: Naoum Barakat on Culture, Accountability & Cutting Through the Noise 1:11:34

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In this episode, we sit down with Naoum Barakat, a transformative leader in HR strategy and talent development across the UAE and beyond. With decades of experience shaping people and culture in some of the region’s most influential organisations, Naoum brings deep insight into what truly makes a great leader. From the boardroom to the locker room,…

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#353 A True Insight Into the UAE Law - Arash Zads Guide to Knowing How to Navigate UAE Law Common Misconceptions 1:05:34

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This week’s guest is a trailblazer in the legal world and a content creator who’s rewriting the rulebook on how lawyers show up online. Arash Zad is a UAE based lawyer who took a bold step into unfamiliar territory, TikTok - Somewhere most only knew from the funny dancing. While most of his peers stuck to traditional methods, Arash turned the camer…

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7 Baby Steps to Health, Wellness & Performance (Applying Dave Ramsey's Money Principles to Life) 16:51

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I was just thinking... What if we were to apply Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University concepts to our health, wellness and performance? In this special episode, Dr. Cooper flips on the mic and shares some initial thoughts about how we might help our coaching clients, friends and ourselves by applying the popular 7 Baby Steps provided by Ramsey i…

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#352: Firewalking, Ice Baths & No Fear: Benoit Demeulemeester’s Guide to True Resilience 1:02:23

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How far would you go to break through fear? For Benoit Demeulemeester, it starts with breathwork, ice baths, and walking barefoot across burning coals. A former high-stakes banker turned transformational coach, Benoit has spent the last 14 years pushing people past their mental limits. Through Endorphins Management, he’s taken everyone from CEOs to…

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Chasing Mastery: Matt Fitzgerald (Part II) 53:49

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This is Part II of the intriguing interview with Author, Coach and top endurance athlete Matt Fitzgerald on the subject of Chasing Mastery. If you missed Part I, it is available via any podcast app as the episode preceeding this one. While you'll love this discussion, you might love it even more if you tap into Part I first :-) You can access Matt …

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#351: Ollie Ollerton on Surviving Trauma, Rebuilding Identity, and Leading with Purpose 1:16:19

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What does it take to survive chaos, lead under fire, and rebuild your life from rock bottom? Ollie Ollerton doesn’t just teach it – he’s lived every brutal moment. A former Royal Marine Commando and Special Forces operative, Ollie rose to public attention on ‘SAS: Who Dares Wins’. But long before the cameras, he was battling trauma, addiction, and …

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#350: Jas Mathur on Discipline, Health, and the Billionaire Mindset 1:21:27

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Jas Mathur made his first million before he turned 20. But his biggest success? Reinventing himself. From tech prodigy and media mogul to health entrepreneur and investor, Jas’s story is one of relentless drive, reinvention, and personal transformation. He’s built businesses worth hundreds of millions and lost over 100kg in a complete health reset.…

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Chasing Mastery with Matt Fitzgerald 1:05:28

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Mastery. What does that encompass when it comes to our health, wellness & performance? How does mindset, consistency and growth affect it? What are the keys to making it a reality? In this discussion with renowned endurance sports author, coach and elite athlete, we’ll unpack the concept of mastery: how it's developed, what holds athletes back, and…

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#349: Paris Norriss on Grit, Pain and Running 7 Marathons in 7 Days on 7 Continents 1:05:44

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Most people struggle to run even one marathon. Paris Norriss ran seven marathons on seven continents in just seven days. Adventurer and endurance athlete, Paris Norriss, shares what it takes to push the body and mind to the absolute limit. Alongside his friend James Elliott-Square, Paris completed the World Marathon Challenge, running a full marath…

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Unlocking Peak Performance 59:45

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This special episode looks at specific (and practical) strategies for unlocking peak performance. It is based on the opening keynote presentation from Dr. Cooper at a conference in Colorado. Link to article resources mentioned in presentation available here Link to episode expanding on how to create a clear personal vision avail here Info re earnin…

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#348: Maaz Sheikh on Building Starz Play, Surviving the Storm, and Scaling to $370M 1:05:04

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What does it take to go from survival mode to a $370 million exit – all without breaking? Maaz Sheikh, co-founder and CEO of Starz Play, has lived the answer. In this episode, Maaz opens up about the high-stakes journey of building one of the Middle East’s leading streaming platforms, from battling burnout and chasing investment, to navigating a bu…

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#347: Turning Email into a US$225M Business that Changes the Game for Business Owners 1:22:00

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Social media algorithms control your audience. Email lets you take back that control. Tyler Denk, founder of Beehiiv, an email newsletter platform that has scaled to a US$225 million valuation in just four years, shares his journey from building Morning Brew (sold for US$75 million) to launching Beehiiv. He unpacks why email newsletters remain one …

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Chip Conley - A New Perspective on Midlife (Part II) 44:11

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Midlife. For some, the word alone is enough to send shivers down the spine. It’s a time of challenge, change and potential confusion. Or – if you believe the perspective of today’s guest, Chip Conley, the beginning of the very best parts of our lives! Joining us today is Chip Conley, a true visionary in leadership, aging, and personal reinvention. …

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#346: Mobility Is the New Currency, and This Man Helped Thousands of People Access It 1:03:48

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Think a second passport is about avoiding tax? For millions of people, it’s about something far more basic: freedom of movement. In this episode, Armand Arton, founder and CEO of Arton Capital and one of the world’s most influential voices in global citizenship and investment migration, shares his journey. From growing up in communist Bulgaria with…

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#345: How to Future-Proof Your Business with AI the Right Way 51:37

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Your employees are already using AI, and you probably don’t even know it. But the problem is, they could be unknowingly leaking confidential company information. If you’re a business owner, this should concern you, or at the very least, pique your interest. In this episode, AI expert and founder of Tyde.AI, Isabella Williamson, unpacks what busines…

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Chip Conley - Learning to Love Midlife (Part I) 46:28

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Midlife. For some, the word alone is enough to send shivers down the spine. It’s a time of challenge, change and potential confusion. Or – if you believe the perspective of today’s guest, Chip Conley, the beginning of the very best parts of our lives! Joining us today is Chip Conley, a true visionary in leadership, aging, and personal reinvention. …

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#344: The High Cost of Loneliness and What Leaders Can Do About It 55:38

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We’re in the middle of a social connection crisis. Call it what you like, loneliness, isolation, disconnection, it’s becoming one of the most urgent issues of our time. In the U.S. alone, the cost of loneliness to businesses is estimated at $154 billion. And that figure is only going to grow unless we start addressing it. Our guest on the show toda…

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#343: AI Won’t Replace You. But the Person Using It Now, Will. 1:26:28

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AI is already changing the way we sell, scale, and show up in business. But most people are still playing catch-up. In this episode, entrepreneur and AI strategist John Lee breaks down the mindset shift every business owner, sales leader, and entrepreneur needs to make right now. Because the real power of AI isn’t in the tech, it’s in how you use i…

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The Explorer's Gene (Alex Hutchinson, PhD) - Part II 37:34

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Welcome back to Part II of the interview with Dr. Alex Hutchinson, author of the fascinating new book - The Explorer's Gene: Why we seek big challenges, new flavors, and the blank spots on the map. You can find his book at AlexHutchinson.net Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symp…

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#342: The Gold Strategy You’ve Never Heard of but Should Be Using 45:23

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Most people think gold just sits in a vault, safe, static, and gathering dust… But Mark Pey, Head of Strategic Relationships at Monetary Metals, is on a mission to redefine how we think about gold. In today’s world of volatile markets, vanishing trust in fiat currency, and overhyped digital assets, gold is the most powerful, underused tool for weal…

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#341: Kris Fade on How He Built His Career and Making It Big in Dubai 1:03:19

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Kris Fade is the voice behind the region’s #1 radio show, a star of Netflix’s Dubai Bling, and the founder of the health and wellness brand Fade Fit. But he didn’t just wake up famous. Kris’s success is the result of relentless hustle, smart decisions, and an unshakable belief in himself. From launching a brand-new radio show in Dubai to building a…

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#340: Dubai Real Estate Explained with One of the City’s Top Property Experts 49:16

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Dubai’s real estate market is booming, but are you asking the right questions before investing? In this week’s episode, I sit down with Sonia Waters, Head of Sales at AYS Developers, to talk all things real estate – escrow accounts, how the market is evolving, and what makes Dubai such a hotspot for investors. I’m also proud to officially welcome A…

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Alex Hutchinson, PhD: The Explorer's Gene 57:12

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Exploration. The search for the unknown has shaped the history of our species, molding our behavior in ways we are only beginning to understand. And that understanding is about to come into focus for us today, thanks to today’s guest, best-selling author and one of my favorite writers, Dr. Alex Hutchinson. Alex is well known, both for his popular O…

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#339: Rob Lake on America’s Got Talent, Magic & Building a Global Empire 51:19

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What does it take to turn a childhood dream into a global career AND make Adele disappear along the way? Rob Lake, one of the world’s most celebrated illusionists and finalist of America’s Got Talent, has done just that. But beyond the magic, Rob is also an entrepreneur who’s built a successful empire around his craft. From discovering his calling …

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Sleep: 20 Practical Strategies to a Better Night's Rest 32:04

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Let's talk sleep! In this episode, Dr. Cooper walks through 20 specific strategies to a better night's sleep, including evidence based practices, tips from top researchers, and some tweaks he's playing with in his own sleep. To access prior interviews with sleep physicians, researchers and authors, please see this link. To access a written (article…

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#338: Jonathan Holmes on Why Employee Churn is Costing You Millions 1:00:13

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What’s the real cost of a bad hire, and how do you build a future-proof team in a fast-changing world? Jonathan Holmes, Managing Director for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) at Korn Ferry, one of the largest executive search and human capital consulting firms in the world, has spent decades helping businesses make the right hiring decisio…