Best Masters Of Growth Optimization Strategy Advice Podcasts (2025)

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Strategic M&A at Scale: Insight Partners' Buyer-Led Approach with Byron Lichtenstein 59:04

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Byron Lichtenstein, Managing Director at Insight Partners Byron brings over a decade of experience scaling M&A operations across one of the world's leading software investors. In this episode, Byron breaks down how Insight executes buyer-led M&A at scale, supporting CEOs across their 500+ portfolio companies from sourcing through integration. He sh…

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Retreat to the Woods: A Weekend to De-stress and Reconnect with Tessa Sanders [BEST OF] 41:06

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Episode Summary I chat with my wife Tessa about our recent retreat and how we optimized our time together. . Show Notes Page jeffsanders.com/593b . Go Premium! Exclusive bonus episodes, 100% ad-free, full back catalog, and more! Free 7-Day Trial of 5 AM Miracle Premium . Perks from Our Sponsors See current deals from sponsors of The 5 AM Miracle . …

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A Common Block That Could Be Keeping You Stuck and How to Reframe It: 2 Minutes of Motivation 4:23

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On today's Live Greatly 2 Minutes of Motivation episode Kristel Bauer shares a common story and block that may be keeping you stuck and how to reframe it. Tune in now! Key Takeaways From This Episode: A common block that may be keeping you stuck in work and life and how to reframe it Explore Having Kristel Bauer speak at your next event or team mee…

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Discover the Motivators that Drive Your Biggest Successes with Kevin Miller [BEST OF] 38:33

4d ago38:33

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Episode Summary I interview Kevin Miller, host of the Self-Helpful podcast and author of the book, What Drives You: How to Discover Your Unique Motivators and Accelerate Growth in Work in Life. . Show Notes Page jeffsanders.com/593a . Go Premium! Exclusive bonus episodes, 100% ad-free, full back catalog, and more! Free 7-Day Trial of 5 AM Miracle P…

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Creating a Healthy Relationship with Your Phone with Amy Blankson, Co-Founder of the Digital Wellness Institute: Re-Release 26:03

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Re-Release: On this episode of the Live Greatly podcast Kristel Bauer sits down with Amy Blankson, the Co-founder and Chief Evangelist of the Digital Wellness Institute and the bestselling author of The Future of Happiness. Kristel and Amy discuss how phone usage and technology may be hijacking your attention and what to do about it. Kristel and Am…

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Think Like a Buyer: Valuation & Deal Structuring with Javier Enrile 53:43

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Javier Enrile, Managing Director of M&A at TIAA In this episode, he breaks down the art and science of thinking like a strategic buyer—from building proprietary deal pipelines through relationship-first sourcing to using sophisticated valuation techniques that separate intrinsic value from market noise. Javier reveals why patient relationship build…

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Hot Cup of Stress: 30 Lessons from My 30 Days Without Caffeine 1:20:24

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Episode Summary I discuss my recent 30-day break from caffeine and how it radically changed my perspective on energy, health, and productivity. . Show Notes Page jeffsanders.com/593 . Go Premium! Exclusive bonus episodes, 100% ad-free, full back catalog, and more! Free 7-Day Trial of 5 AM Miracle Premium . Perks from Our Sponsors See current deals …

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Reflection Exercise to Boost Happiness and Fulfillment: 2 Minutes of Motivation 4:32

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On today's Live Greatly 2 Minutes of Motivation episode Kristel Bauer shares a reflection exercise to support fulfillment in work and life. Tune in now! Key Takeaways From This Episode: Reflection exercise to help boost fulfillment Explore Having Kristel Bauer speak at your next event or team meeting. https://www.livegreatly.co/contact Pre-Order Kr…

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How a "When Life Works" List Can Transform Your Daily Decisions [BEST OF] 33:58

11d ago33:58

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Episode Summary I discuss how a “when life works” list can transform your daily decisions. . Show Notes Page jeffsanders.com/592a . Go Premium! Exclusive bonus episodes, 100% ad-free, full back catalog, and more! Free 7-Day Trial of 5 AM Miracle Premium . Perks from Our Sponsors See current deals from sponsors of The 5 AM Miracle . Learn More About…

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Having a Fulfilling Life with Corinne Low PhD, Author of Having It All: What Data Tells Us About Women's Lives and Getting the Most Out of Yours 24:50

13d ago24:50

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On this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with Corinne Low PhD, Wharton economist, mother, and author of Having It All: What Data Tells Us About Women’s Lives and Getting the Most Out of Yours. Kristel and Corinne discuss some key contributors feeding into frustrations and overwhelm in navigating work/life as well as insights in…

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Founder Exit Strategy: Xavier Gury on M&A Deal Terms vs Valuation 1:06:13

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Xavier Gury, Founding Partner at Wind Xavier Gury, founding partner at Wind venture capital firm, brings a unique triple perspective to M&A: serial entrepreneur, acquisition target, and now investor. In this episode, Xavier unpacks the critical lessons from his three successful exits, including one transformative deal with Publicis, where he struct…

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Top 10 Productivity Strategies & Healthy Habits for High Achievers 45:01

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Episode Summary I share the top 10 strategies for you to be your healthiest and most productive self. . Show Notes Page jeffsanders.com/592 . Go Premium! Exclusive bonus episodes, 100% ad-free, full back catalog, and more! Free 7-Day Trial of 5 AM Miracle Premium . Perks from Our Sponsors See current deals from sponsors of The 5 AM Miracle . Learn …

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A Tip to Boost Credibility and Navigate Power Imbalances: 2 Minutes of Motivation 3:52

17d ago3:52

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On today's Live Greatly 2 Minutes of Motivation episode Kristel Bauer shares a tip to build credibility. Tune in now! Key Takeaways From This Episode: Tip to boost credibility and navigate power imbalances Explore Having Kristel Bauer speak at your next event or team meeting. https://www.livegreatly.co/contact Pre-Order Kristel's Book Work-Life Tan…

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Unbalanced Batching: Save Time & Increase Productivity with Ease [BEST OF] 37:18

18d ago37:18

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Episode Summary I discuss unbalanced batching and the power of grouping similar tasks in order to save time and increase productivity nearly overnight. . Show Notes Page jeffsanders.com/591a . Go Premium! Exclusive bonus episodes, 100% ad-free, full back catalog, and more! Free 7-Day Trial of 5 AM Miracle Premium . Perks from Our Sponsors See curre…

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Navigating Power Imbalances with Kate Mason Ph.D., Author of Powerfully Likeable 26:07

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On this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with Kate Mason Ph.D., former world champion debater and the author of Powerfully Likeable: A Woman's Guide to Effective Communication. Kristel and Kate discuss tips to build trust, how navigate power imbalances and lots more. Tune in now! Key Takeaways From This Episode: A look into Kat…

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M&A Execution: Strategy from Skadden Expert Arash Attar 38:40

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Arash Attar-Rezvani - M&A Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP In part two of this masterclass conversation, Arash Attar-Rezvani gets into the execution challenges that separate successful M&A practitioners from the rest. From deconstructing French labor consultation myths to revealing how AI will reshape legal advisory models, this se…

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Brian Tracy Shares his Best Personal Development Advice in Eat That Frog 4.0 54:53

21d ago54:53

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Episode Summary I speak with personal development legend Brian Tracy about his latest book, Eat That Frog 4.0. . Show Notes Page jeffsanders.com/591 . Go Premium! Exclusive bonus episodes, 100% ad-free, full back catalog, and more! Free 7-Day Trial of 5 AM Miracle Premium . Perks from Our Sponsors See current deals from sponsors of The 5 AM Miracle…

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Strategies to Thrive Amid the Unknown: 2 Minutes of Motivation 4:08

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In this Live Greatly 2 minutes of motivation podcast episode Kristel Bauer shares strategies to support thriving amid the unknown. Tune in now! Key Takeaways From This Episode: Tips to successfully navigate the unknown Explore Having Kristel Bauer speak at your next event or team meeting. https://www.livegreatly.co/contact Pre-Order Kristel's Book …

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Start Small, Scale Slowly: The Guaranteed Goal-Achieving Method No One Likes, but Always Works [BEST OF] 33:08

25d ago33:08

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Episode Summary I discuss a sure-fire way to achieve whatever you want (but it might take longer than you're willing to wait). . Show Notes Page jeffsanders.com/590a . Go Premium! Exclusive bonus episodes, 100% ad-free, full back catalog, and more! Free 7-Day Trial of 5 AM Miracle Premium . Perks from Our Sponsors See current deals from sponsors of…

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Using AI Wisely with Jeff Burningham Author of The Last Book Written by a Human: Becoming Wise in the Age of AI 28:00

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On this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with Jeff Burningham, the author of The Last Book Written by a Human: Becoming Wise in the Age of AI. Kristel and Jeff discuss how to stay grounded and wise amid AI and some key points to consider while navigating AI. Tune in now! Key Takeaways From This Episode: A look into Jeff's backg…

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Cross-Border M&A Strategy: Navigating Complex International Deals with Arash Attar-Rezvani 42:25

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Arash Attar-Rezvani - M&A Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP Arash Attar-Rezvani, M&A Partner at Skadden based in Paris, brings over two decades of cross-border M&A strategy experience to this in-depth conversation. From billion-dollar telecom deals across Latin America to luxury brand acquisitions spanning multiple jurisdictions, Ar…

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1% Slow, Methodical Growth vs. Hyper-Focused, All-or-Nothing Goal Achievement 45:39

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Episode Summary I discuss slow vs fast growth and the enormous benefits of leveraging the right strategy at the exact right time. . Show Notes Page jeffsanders.com/590 . Go Premium! Exclusive bonus episodes, 100% ad-free, full back catalog, and more! Free 7-Day Trial of 5 AM Miracle Premium . Perks from Our Sponsors See current deals from sponsors …

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Technique to Feel More Empowered: 2 Minutes of Motivation: Re-Release 4:50

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Re-Release: In this Live Greatly 2 minutes of motivation podcast episode Kristel Bauer shares a technique to boost empowerment and to support overcoming limiting beliefs. Tune in now! Key Takeaways From This Episode: Technique to help you feel more empowered Explore Having Kristel Bauer speak at your next event or team meeting. https://www.livegrea…

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Coffee Addiction: 5 Lessons Learned Phasing Out My Favorite Beverage [Free Premium] 24:26

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Episode Summary I share my recent experience of phasing out all coffee and tea from my diet in a radical attempt to calm down. . Show Notes Page jeffsanders.com/589xp . Go Premium! Exclusive bonus episodes, 100% ad-free, full back catalog, and more! Free 7-Day Trial of 5 AM Miracle Premium . Perks from Our Sponsors See current deals from sponsors o…

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Ditch Your Regret, Tap Your Potential, and Achieve Your Goals with Jon Acuff [BEST OF] 32:22

1M ago32:22

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Episode Summary I speak with Jon Acuff about his new book, All it Takes is a Goal. . Show Notes Page jeffsanders.com/589a . Go Premium! Exclusive bonus episodes, 100% ad-free, full back catalog, and more! Free 7-Day Trial of 5 AM Miracle Premium . Perks from Our Sponsors See current deals from sponsors of The 5 AM Miracle . Learn More About The 5 A…

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Building Audacity and Reframing Failure with the Author of Cultivating Audacity, Anne Marie Anderson: Re-Release 21:40

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Re-Release: On this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with Anne Marie Anderson, ESPN broadcaster and author of Cultivating Audacity - Dismantle Doubt and Let Yourself Win. Kristel and Anne Marie discuss how to recalibrate your relationship with rejection and fear to move in the direction of your personal and professional goals. …

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Building Successful Buy-and-Build Platforms: Alpine's Blueprint for Strategic M&A with Haley Van Cleve 58:42

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Haley Van Cleve, Partner at Alpine Investors Haley joins us to decode the art of building successful buy-and-build platforms from the ground up. In this episode, Haley walks through Alpine's proven methodology for transforming small $3M EBITDA businesses into $100M+ platforms through strategic M&A and operational excellence. Learn how Alpine's uniq…

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It's a Great Day to be Alive! Thoughts on Gratitude, Assuming the Best, and Choosing Joy 42:42

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Episode Summary I discuss how a positive attitude (with a specific focus on gratitude) can change everything about your day. . Show Notes Page jeffsanders.com/591a . Go Premium! Exclusive bonus episodes, 100% ad-free, full back catalog, and more! Free 7-Day Trial of 5 AM Miracle Premium . Perks from Our Sponsors See current deals from sponsors of T…

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Reframing Your Internal Story: 2 Minutes of Motivation 4:42

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In this Live Greatly 2 minutes of motivation podcast episode Kristel Bauer shares some ideas to support more empowering beliefs about yourself. Tune in now! Explore Having Kristel Bauer speak at your next event or team meeting. https://www.livegreatly.co/contact Order Kristel's Book Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performance W…

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Top 37 Sleep Strategies, Supplements, and Wearables [BEST OF] 54:16

1M ago54:16

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Episode Summary I share my favorite 37 sleep strategies, supplements, and wearables. . Show Notes Page jeffsanders.com/588a . Go Premium! Exclusive bonus episodes, 100% ad-free, full back catalog, and more! Free 7-Day Trial of 5 AM Miracle Premium . Perks from Our Sponsors See current deals from sponsors of The 5 AM Miracle . Learn More About The 5…

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The Power of Storytelling for Personal and Professional Development with Priya Sam 23:54

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On this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with Priya Sam, former national morning show host and news anchor turned storytelling expert. Kristel and Priya discuss how to fine tune your story to support career advancement, optimal relationships and success. They discuss how to boost courage and confidence to tell your story, some …

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M&A in Healthcare with John Palusci 56:46

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John Palusci, Former Vice President of Transformation and Strategic Finance, BAYADA In this episode of M&A Science, John Palusci, former Vice President of Transformation and Strategic Finance at BAYADA, joins Kison Patel to discuss how to build a repeatable, Buyer-Led M&A™ engine within a nonprofit structure. John walks through his journey from IT …

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Your Path to Purpose & Clarity → Reading, Writing, and Running 34:48

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Episode Summary I discuss a few simple habits that, more often than not, lead to clarity and shape your path to a purposeful life. . Show Notes Page jeffsanders.com/588 . Go Premium! Exclusive bonus episodes, 100% ad-free, full back catalog, and more! Free 7-Day Trial of 5 AM Miracle Premium . Perks from Our Sponsors See current deals from sponsors…

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Why You Should Be Laughing More: 2 Minutes of Motivation 4:17

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In this Live Greatly 2 minutes of motivation podcast episode Kristel Bauer shares some benefits of laughter and ideas to add more laughter into your life. Tune in now! Explore Having Kristel Bauer speak at your next event or team meeting. https://www.livegreatly.co/contact Order Kristel's Book Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Pe…

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The Secrets to Sourcing Proprietary Deals in Private Equity with Ryan Gable 1:02:28

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Ryan Gable, Managing Partner, BW Forsyth Partners Ryan discusses how his team uses a hybrid private equity model backed by Barry-Wehmiller to execute people-first, long-term acquisitions. With over 55 deals and zero exits, Forsyth has developed a sourcing and integration playbook that challenges traditional PE norms, focusing instead on trust, cult…

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10 Habits Stopping You From the Life of Your Dreams [BEST OF] 34:17

2M ago34:17

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Episode Summary I discuss 10 habits stopping you from the life of your dreams and how you can make the necessary changes to finally live like you have never lived before. . Show Notes Page jeffsanders.com/587a . Go Premium! Exclusive bonus episodes, 100% ad-free, full back catalog, and more! Free 7-Day Trial of 5 AM Miracle Premium . Perks from Our…

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Discovering Your Laugh Language with Adam Christing, Author of the Laughter Factor 25:23

2M ago25:23

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On this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with Adam Christing, professional speaker, clean comedy expert, and founder of Clean Comedians®. Kristel and Adam discuss his upcoming book, The Laughter Factor: The 5 Humor Tactics to Link, Lift, and Lead. They also chat about tips to add more humor into your personal and proffesional l…

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Why Pendo Buys Startups (And It’s Not for Revenue) with Todd Olson 1:02:31

2M ago1:02:31

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Todd Olson, CEO and Co-founder, Pendo From buying startups to speed up roadmap execution to preserving founder autonomy post-close, Todd breaks down the real levers behind successful acquisitions. This episode dives into how Pendo thinks about M&A without a corporate development team, why it rarely buys for revenue, and how Todd’s team avoids commo…

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What if I Had To? How Could This Be Possible? And 7 More Transformative Questions 41:41

2M ago41:41

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Episode Summary I discuss 9 transformative questions to help you solve your life's most challenging problems, obstacles, and bottlenecks. . Show Notes Page jeffsanders.com/587 . Go Premium! Exclusive bonus episodes, 100% ad-free, full back catalog, and more! Free 7-Day Trial of 5 AM Miracle Premium . Perks from Our Sponsors See current deals from s…

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2 Key Things to Help Navigate Change and Overwhelm: 2 Minutes of Motivation 4:04

2M ago4:04

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In this Live Greatly 2 minutes of motivation podcast episode Kristel Bauer shares 2 key things to help navigate change and a feeling of overwhelm. Tune in now! Explore Having Kristel Bauer speak at your next event or team meeting. https://www.livegreatly.co/contact Order Kristel's Book Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performanc…

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Why Beacon Created an AI Committee for M&A—and What They’re Testing Next (Part 2) with Harrison Thomas 43:41

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Harrison Thomas, Chief Growth Officer at Beacon Specialized Living Services, Inc. In Part 2 of our conversation, we go deep into how Beacon is operationalizing M&A. Harrison reveals how they reduced their request list by over 65%, why they require third parties to use their DealRoom, and how integration now begins before the deal is even signed. He…

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The Confident Mind: A Battle-Tested Guide to Unshakeable Performance [BEST OF] 29:03

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Episode Summary I discuss Dr. Nate Zinsser‘s book, The Confident Mind, about how you can enter into your next arena with a game plan that can overcome just about anything in your way. . Show Notes Page jeffsanders.com/586a . Go Premium! Exclusive bonus episodes, 100% ad-free, full back catalog, and more! Free 7-Day Trial of 5 AM Miracle Premium . P…

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Graduating Into Uncertainty? How to Actually Land Your First Tech Job 1:06:43

2M ago1:06:43

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In this episode, I’m joined by my co-host Carly Malatskey to share the early-career playbook most people wish they had at 21. Whether you're fresh out of college, navigating your first job, or advising someone who is — this episode is for you. – Key topics • Why your first job should feel like a sprint, not a stroll • How to tell if your job is set…

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Becoming Self-Reliant with Maha Abouelenein, Author of 7 Rules of Self-Reliance: Re-Release 27:49

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Re-Release: On this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with Maha Abouelenein, CEO and Founder of Digital and Savvy, a global communications consulting firm with offices in the United States and United Arab Emirates, to discuss the keys to becoming self-reliant. Kristel and Maha talk about her new book 7 Rules of Self-Reliance: Ho…

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Why Beacon Created an AI Committee for M&A with Harrison Thomas 33:16

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Harrison Thomas, Chief Growth Officer at Beacon Specialized Living Services, Inc. In Part 1 of our conversation with Harrison Thomas, Chief Growth Officer at Beacon Specialized Living Services, we dive into how one of the largest providers of specialized behavioral health services is rethinking M&A using AI. Harrison shares why Beacon created a ded…

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You Are Not Your Beliefs: Anchoring Your Identity in Commitment, Not Attachment 33:16

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Episode Summary I discuss why you are not your beliefs, and how to more loosely align yourself to the principles that drive your behavior. . Show Notes Page jeffsanders.com/586 . Go Premium! Exclusive bonus episodes, 100% ad-free, full back catalog, and more! Free 7-Day Trial of 5 AM Miracle Premium . Perks from Our Sponsors See current deals from …

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How to Seize The Moment When Opportunity Arises: 2 Minutes of Motivation 4:46

2M ago4:46

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In this Live Greatly 2 minutes of motivation podcast episode Kristel Bauer talks about the importance of preparation for success in your personal and professional life. Tune in now! Explore Having Kristel Bauer speak at your next event or team meeting. https://www.livegreatly.co/contact Order Kristel's Book Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmo…

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How to Break Into M&A: Lessons from Todd Manley Part 2 45:44

2M ago45:44

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Todd Manley, VP of Corporate Development Integration at Intel In Part 2 of our conversation with Todd Manley, VP of Corporate Development Integration at Intel, we unpack how professionals from diverse backgrounds can successfully break into M&A and what it takes to build and maintain high-performing deal teams. Todd shares tactical advice on networ…

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Mental Health for High Achievers: 7 Simple Strategies for Optimal Well-Being [BEST OF] 33:50

2M ago33:50

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Episode Summary I discuss mental health for high achievers and a few simple strategies for optimal well-being. . Show Notes Page jeffsanders.com/585a . Go Premium! Exclusive bonus episodes, 100% ad-free, full back catalog, and more! Free 7-Day Trial of 5 AM Miracle Premium . Perks from Our Sponsors See current deals from sponsors of The 5 AM Miracl…

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Sparking Momentum With General Bernard Banks PhD, Co-Author of The New Science of Momentum 25:25

2M ago25:25

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On this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with Bernie Banks, co-author of THE NEW SCIENCE OF MOMENTUM: How the Best Coaches and Leaders Build a Fire from a Single Spark. Bernie is a retired U.S. Army Brigadier General who is currently serving as Professor and Institute leader at Rice University. Tune in now! Key Takeaways From T…