Best Tim Heale and a host of Extraordinary people Podcasts (2025)

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Mental Models, Cognitive Frameworks, and the Questions That Disrupt Them! | Dave McGurk #51 1:27:11

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Episode Notes 00:00 Reflecting on Leadership and Influence 01:16 Welcome to Curated Questions 02:02 Introducing Dave McGurk 04:03 Dave's Military Background and Leadership Experience 04:40 Cultural Challenges in Iraq 06:36 Learning from Iraqi Commanders 11:11 Building Trust and Relationships 13:44 The Importance of Asking the Right Questions 19:14 …

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The Mysterious Letter Before The BIG Test 32:35

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Send us a text The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter One A Chronicle of Friendship, Love, War, Adventure, and Destiny Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s…

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This Breakfast Puzzle Will Trick Your Eyes! 29:01

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Send us a text The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter Four A Chronicle of Friendship, Love, War, Adventure, and Destiny Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’…

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Our Ferry Adventure Went Wrong! 28:49

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Send us a text The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter Three A Chronicle of Friendship, Love, War, Adventure, and Destiny Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let…

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Why "Who Do I Say I Am?" Changes Everything! | Mike Hilson #50 1:26:02

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"Who am I? Was never gonna turn out well. Who do I say I am? Had a chance." - Mike Hilson Host Ken Woodward welcomes Pastor Mike Hilson, senior pastor of New Life Church. They delve deep into how questions shape identity, leadership, and personal growth. Mike shares his journey, from wrestling with self-identity as a child to leading a thriving net…

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The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter Two 25:00

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Send us a text The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter Two Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened if life …

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The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter One 38:15

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Send us a text The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter One A Chronicle of Friendship, Love, War, Adventure, and Destiny Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s…

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The Key to Helping Others Find Their Own Questions! | Naomi Campbell #49 1:24:16

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"Questions are an extremely sophisticated thinking skill that everyone can use and practice all the time." - Naomi Campbell In this episode, host Ken Woodward is in conversation with Naomi Campbell, Director of the Right Question Institute (RQI) Legal Empowerment Program. They delve into the transformative power of teaching people to ask questions,…

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The Curated Questions Origin Story: When It All Began! | Ken Woodward #48 27:30

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In this solo episode, host Ken Woodward delves into the origin and development of the 'Curated Questions' project, which began in 2018. Ken shares his personal journey of curiosity, inspiration from Tim Ferriss' podcast, and the influences that led to the creation of his blog and subsequent podcast. Highlighting notable milestones and influential i…

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The Secret Moment That Changed Everything! 1:18:48

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Send us a text The Parallel Four Book One Part Seventeen Chapter Seventeen Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might…

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The Most Exciting Easter Break Ever! 53:54

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Send us a text The Parallel Four Book One Part Sixteen Chapter Sixteen Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve …

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How Questions Create Instant Trust in Any Conversation! | Maury Rogow #47 1:43:50

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"You were the most interested person in the room, and you're gonna get love." - Maury Rogow Maury Rogow is all about storytelling. He is the CEO of the Rip Media Group and creator of the Story2Sales methodology that's generated over $150 million in trackable revenue for clients. I appreciate the tag line, "Your brand will thrive or die, based on th…

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What Happens When Worlds Collide? 53:54

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Send us a text The Parallel Four Book One Part Fifteen Chapter Fifteen Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve …

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We Tried Learning Spanish AND Arabic at Once! 1:14:53

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Send us a text The Parallel Four Book One Part Fourteen Chapter Fourteen Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’v…

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The Secret Letters That Changed Everything! 1:49:00

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Send us a text The Parallel Four Book One Part Thirteen Chapter Thirteen Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’v…

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Our Funniest Exchange Trip Ever! 1:38:20

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Send us a text The Parallel Four Book One Part Twelve Chapter Twelve Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve ha…

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Why Did My Old House Feel So Empty? 1:22:42

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Send us a text The Parallel Four Book One Part Eleven Chapter Eleven Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve ha…

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Is The Mysterious Stranger At Our Door A Hero Or A Threat 1:16:48

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Send us a text The Parallel Four Book One Part Ten Chapter Ten Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened…

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We Survived The Scariest Teacher Ever! 1:43:51

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Send us a text The Parallel Four Book One Part Nine Chapter Nine Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happen…

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Why the Right Question Feels Like an Invitation | Dr. Matt Lampe #46 1:35:11

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"The meaning of your communication is the result you are getting." - Dr. Matt Lampe With a Doctorate from Alliant International University's California School of Professional Psychology, Matt has dedicated his career to transforming how organizations approach change, leadership development, and workplace agility. He is currently leading enterprise-…

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Sea Cadet Secrets From 1966 Revealed! 1:14:17

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Send us a text The Parallel Four Book One Part Eight Chapter Eight Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happ…

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Can a Library Card Save the Day? 1:20:30

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Send us a text The Parallel Four Book One Part Seven Chapter Seven Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happ…

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Olaf’s Boot Packing Secret Revealed! 1:01:12

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Send us a text The Parallel Four Book One Part Six Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened if life had…

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I Got Lost On My First Day At School! 55:19

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Send us a text The Parallel Four Book One Part Five Chapter Five Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happen…

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Why Did The Suitcase Smell Like Adventure? 21:21

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Send us a text The Parallel Four Book One Part Four Chapter Four Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happen…

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Is This the Real Viking Grandpa? 1:04:58

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Send us a text The Parallel Four Book One Part Three Chapter Three Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happ…

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The Parallel Four: Unlocking the Secret of the Multiverse 52:24

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Send us a text The Parallel Four Book One Part Two Chapter Two Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened…

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The Parallel Four: An Epic Journey Into Alternate Dimensions 54:02

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Send us a text The Parallel Four Book One Part One Chapter One Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened…

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The Power of Asking "What Do I Do Now?" Instead of "Why Me?" | Dr. Latorial Faison #45 2:05:57

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"When I even think that I wanna give up, I can't because people like this put their life on the line so that I could have better opportunities." - Dr. Latorial Faison Dr. Latorial Faison is an HBCU and Virginia State University Professor, Poet, Author, Independent Scholar & Senior Military Spouse. A graduate of the University of Virginia, Virginia …

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What Machines Can’t Imitate - On Questions, Doubt, and the Discipline of Curiosity | AI Alan Turing #44 48:30

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"I suspect beauty comes when a question both sharpens and enlarges your vision." - AI Alan Turing In this special episode, we step back to a cold December night in 1951 and into the warm, wood-paneled room of The Britons Protection, a historic Manchester pub. Across the table sits Alan Turing, the mathematician, wartime codebreaker, and one of the …

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The Scholar Who Sees Literature in Sneakers, Hip-Hop, and Gaming | Dr. Jemayne King #43 1:39:08

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"Sneaker culture literature is no different than any other form of literature." - Dr. Jemayne King Jemayne, is creative, insightful, and VERY intentional. He is the founder of Sole Food Brand LLC, sole is spelled S.O.L.E which you will come to appreciate, and among many things, his company celebrates HBCUs (or Historically Black Colleges and Univer…

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Want Connection? Skip The Small Talk | Ashley Kirsner #42 1:40:41

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"It is much safer to be vulnerable than you might think." - Ashley Kirsner Ashley is the founder and director of Skip the Small Talk, and believes in the efficacy of high-quality person-to-person interaction for improving psychological health. She has conducted research with professors at prestigious organizations such as Cornell University, the Ha…

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The Question of Beauty: A Photographer's Pursuit | Robert Sturman #41 1:23:54

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"I realized that paying attention is a form of a question." - Robert Sturman Robert Sturman is a seeker and visual storyteller. Driven by an unshakeable belief that beauty exists everywhere. He has pursued this vision as an Official Artist of the Grammy Awards and the FIFA World Cup, and as a globally recognized photographer who captures the healin…

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Reviving Benjamin Franklin's Junto: How Questions Built America | Ken Woodward #40 24:31

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"They were the leather apron crowd, average guys intent on having extraordinary conversations." - Ken Woodward In this episode of Curated Questions, host Ken Woodward uncovers a forgotten antidote to our fractured discourse: Benjamin Franklin's Junto. In 1727 Philadelphia, a 21-year-old printer gathered tradesmen—the 'leather apron crowd'—for Frida…

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How Asking 'What Was That Like' Creates Extraordinary Connection | Scott Johnson #39 1:35:40

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"I brought these people together and now they're engaging with each other and enriching each other's lives." - Scott Johnson Scott is a curious listener and natural connector. He started The Computer Tutor in 1999 and then expanded to include a compendium podcast, which he hosted for several hundred episodes. Driven by an insatiable desire to under…

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How Do You Build a Life That Honors All Your Talents? | Ernest Ponraj #38 1:10:12

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"That's where things started with my idea and vision for this space." - Ernest Ponraj Dr. Ernest Ponraj, a native of Montgomery County, Maryland, pursued his undergraduate studies at Pacific Union College in California before earning his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Loma Linda University in 2008. After obtaining his DDS license, he returned to …

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Send us a text The Parallel Four, A Chronicle of friendship, love, war, adventure and destiny. This story follows the lives of four people born on the same day on 20th December 1956, Stephen and Johan were neighbours in Poplar East London, they were best friends, at the same time Vinka and Marlin were neighbours in Ellios in Sweden. Vinka was Johan…

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Walking 2,085 Miles Through America's Hard History | Ken Woodward #37 35:05

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"Albeit on wobbly legs, I chose courage." - Ken Woodward Curated Questions host, Ken Woodward recounts his transformative journey of questioning deeply held beliefs about patriotism and social justice, influenced by significant moments, readings, and personal encounters. This introspective episode delves into his midlife reevaluation of American hi…

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When Every Conversation Holds Possibility | Jeff Wetzler #36 51:00

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"That is the question. What can I learn from this person?" - Jeff Wetzler Jeff is a learner and teacher. Blending a unique set of leadership experiences in business and education, he has pursued this quest as a management consultant to the world’s top corporations, as a learning facilitator for leaders around the world, as Chief Learning Officer at…

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When You Show Up for Yourself, Your World Changes | Shelbie Morgan #35 1:02:44

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"I had a lot of small victories, but it wasn't until I showed up as me completely that my world began to change." - Shelbie Morgan Shelbie Morgan is a force for good. Good purpose, good energy, good vibes, and good financial literacy. For several years, Shelbie worked in corporate marketing and social media, with her last corporate role in human re…

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From FBI Interrogations to Corporate Conversations | MK Palmore #34 1:20:06

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"The secret to interviewing is knowing when to shut up and listen." - MK Palmore M.K. Palmore's story begins where many transformational leaders find their compass—in service to something greater than themselves. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., during a time when the city carried the sobering title of "murder capital" of the United States, the…

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From Cowboy Dreams to Coaching Life Transitions | Tony Kennedy #33 43:34

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"What are we going to do afterwards?" - Tony Kennedy Tony Kennedy began his collegiate football career by earning a Division I scholarship at Virginia Tech (1988-1992). In 1993, Tony signed as a free agent with the Dallas Cowboys, fulfilling a childhood dream. Although he finished his professional career in 1994, he has remained active in the colle…

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Why Curiosity Converts Better Than Commission | Patrick Dubois #32 1:31:04

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"We want to learn from our mistakes. And remember, it's a miss-take, so we can do it again." - Patrick Dubois Patrick Dubois has over 30 years of experience in corporate sales and leadership for the veterinary and pet spaces. In 2024, he launched his own consultancy, Sales Growth Today, as a conduit to share his expertise through coaching, seminars…

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Kevin Kelly: The Future Belongs to the Question-Makers | Kevin Kelly #31 50:30

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"In any vibrant, ongoing discipline, questioning has to be at the heart of it, or there's no growth." - Kevin Kelly Kevin Kelly is one of the most original voices in technology and culture. Kevin's career is a journey through the heart of innovation. He helped launch Wired magazine, shaping our understanding of the digital revolution. Before that, …

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Intentionally Cracking Love's Enigma Through Analytics | Tim Molnar #30 1:25:48

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"The better question is, how am I feeling in my body at the end of or during this date? Do I feel safe? Do I feel seen? Am I energized?" - Tim Molnar Tim Molnar isn't your typical dating coach—he's a fascinating blend of academic researcher and practical relationship strategist who's transformed how we think about finding love. As a former Fulbrigh…

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Cultivating Transformational Growth Through Questions | Dave Reynolds #29 1:25:40

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"We don't want it to be transactional. We want it to be transformational." - Dave Reynolds Dave Reynolds is a serial entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of the Rumin8 Group in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Rumin8 is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs scale small and medium-sized organizations through executive coaching, performance management tool…

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From Lightning's Wrath to Neuro Resilience | Lisa Wimberger #28 1:11:26

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"When you mix curiosity with the urgency of imminent death, you get power you never knew you had." - Lisa Wimberger To understand Lisa's story, we must first acknowledge that humans have three primary options in moments of stress or fear: fight, flee, or freeze. Lisa is predisposed to the freeze response. Hit by lightning on her 15th birthday, clin…

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A Fork, A Precipice, A Decision | Ken Woodward #27 24:42

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Host Ken Woodward shares a personal and professional dilemma faced upon receiving an unexpected resignation offer from his government employer. Reflecting on extensive conversations and internal contemplation, Ken explores the strengths and vulnerabilities of his situation. Highlighting the obstacles and emotional turmoil faced while deciding to st…

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The Catalyst for Collaborative Conversations | Chad Littlefield #26 1:08:36

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"Pay attention in conversations and to the questions that you ask because they can have a profound effect on people." - Chad Littlefield Chad Littlefield is the co-founder and Chief Experience Officer of We and Me (www.weand.me). The organization aims to help leaders, educators, and events make connection easy. His successful 2015 Kickstarter for W…

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How to use adversity to create the best version of yourself 57:19

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Send us a text Everyday conversations regarding Mental Health in this show where we talk about these issues that affect everyone and we will also look at veterans and their issues. In this series we will be exploring all aspects of mental health looking at suicide, PTSD, wellbeing, cancer, bereavement, physical and mental wellbeing, care for the ca…

Tim Heale And A Host Of Extraordinary People Podcasts