Balancing long hours and multiple responsibilities often leaves audiologists and practice owners exhausted, making it difficult to enjoy both work and personal time. After facing her own struggles with unhappiness, Stephanie Harrison discovered the power of positive psychology and its proven strategies for thriving. Realizing this valuable knowledge wasn’t widely accessible, she simplified it for everyday use, aiming to help others lead healthier and happier lives. In this episode, Stephanie joins Kevin to share science-backed tools for reducing stress, finding balance, and building a more fulfilling life and practice.

Stephanie Harrison is the creator of the New Happy philosophy, a well-being expert, bestselling author, and speaker. Through her company, The New Happy, she inspires millions worldwide with award-winning tools and resources for cultivating daily happiness.

In this episode, Kevin and Stephanie will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:52) Understanding Positive Psychology

(02:38) Lessons From Transitioning to Entrepreneurship

(05:32) Moving Beyond Society’s Idea of Success

(10:34) Taking Responsibility for Your Happiness

(13:06) The Role of Self-Compassion in Achieving Happiness

(16:14) Stephanie’s Four-Step Framework to Living Happily

(17:21) How Happiness Prevents Burnout in Audiologists

(19:44) Building Stronger Relationships Through Positivity

(21:33) Addressing Workplace Negativity in Your Practice

(23:52) Why People-First Marketing Wins in Audiology

(25:51) How The New Happy Is Redefining Wellbeing

(26:50) Unlearning Happiness Myths to Find True Fulfillment

(32:24) Using Science and Creativity to Drive Growth

Stephanie Harrison is the creator of the New Happy philosophy, a well-being expert, bestselling author, and speaker. Through her company, The New Happy, she inspires millions worldwide with award-winning tools and resources for cultivating daily happiness. Her book, New Happy, reveals that helping others is the key to true happiness. Stephanie shares insights on happiness, culture, and leadership and has been featured in Forbes, Oprah Daily, Harvard Business Review, and more.

Connect with Stephanie:

Stephanie’s Website: www.hello@thenewhappy.com

Stephanie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieleighharrison/

Resources Mentioned:

Stephanie’s Book, New Happy: Getting Happiness Right in a World That's Got It Wrong: https://www.amazon.com/New-Happy-Getting-Happiness-Right/dp/0593541383

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Audiologists and practice owners often avoid tough conversations about underperformance or conflict, leading to unresolved issues and workplace tension. Addressing these challenges is key to improving team dynamics, retaining talent, and fostering practice growth. After a decade in corporate, Gene Hammett built a $7 million online business, only to lose it all when a deal went sour. From this setback, he discovered a passion for coaching CEOs to develop strong leaders and address limitations. In this episode, Gene joins Kevin to share actionable strategies to enhance leadership and navigate tough conversations for a thriving audiology practice.

Gene Hammett is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and executive coach who helps founders and CEOs develop strong leaders at every level. Over 1 million business leaders have used his advice to improve their leadership and grow their companies.

In this episode, Kevin and Gene will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:46) Pivoting from Corporate Life to Entrepreneurship

(01:51) Growing His Sports Tour Business from Zero to $7 Million

(03:14) Rebuilding From Scratch After Losing Everything

(05:35) His Journey to Becoming a Top Leadership Coach

(10:50) Transforming Leadership Styles for Better Results

(14:35) Why Mission-Driven Practices Attract and Retain Top Talent

(16:08) The Power of Tough Conversations in Team Growth

(23:08) How Leadership Styles Impact Tough Conversations

(26:25) Mastering Difficult Conversations in Four Simple Phases

(32:08) Gene’s Straightforward Guide to Leading with Impact

(34:50) The Framework for Handling Tough Conversations

(40:20) Why Every Hard Talk Needs a Follow-Up

(43:52) Connecting with Gene

Gene Hammett is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and executive coach who helps founders and CEOs develop strong leaders at every level. After studying the leadership of fast-growing businesses on the Inc. 5000 list, he discovered strategies that help companies grow. Gene is also the founder of the Growth Think Tank podcast, which is recognized as a top resource for leaders. His work has appeared in publications like Inc., Entrepreneur, and Success magazines. Over 1 million business leaders have used his advice to improve their leadership and grow their companies.

Connect with Gene:

Gene’s Website: https://genehammett.com/

Gene’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/genehammett/

Resources Mentioned:

Gene’s Book, How to Have Tough Conversations: The Framework for Great Leaders to Say What Needs to Be Said When the Pressure Is On: https://www.amazon.com/How-Have-Tough-Conversations-Framework-ebook/dp/B0D7WFLZL5

Start With Why by Simon Sinek: https://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Simon-Sinek/dp/1591844517/

Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Scott: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Candor-Kick-Ass-Without-Humanity/dp/1250103509

Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, et al: https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Conversations-Tools-Talking-Stakes/dp/B09BK342ZW/

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Many patients avoid hearing aids due to the stigma of aging, so audiologists must promote their acceptance and leverage technology to drive innovation and improve patient care. Guy Kawasaki lost his hearing to Meniere’s disease and underwent a cochlear implant, which transformed his experience. After facing challenges with accessibility and hearing tech integration in everyday life, he now advocates for greater inclusivity in hearing care. In this episode, Guy joins Kevin to share his journey with hearing loss and cochlear implants, offering insights on improving patient care through empathy and advocacy, as well as the future of audiology with emerging technologies.

Guy Kawasaki is a renowned marketing specialist, author, venture capitalist, and speaker known for his influential roles at Apple, where he helped launch the Macintosh, and at Canva, where he serves as Chief Evangelist.

In this episode, Kevin and Guy will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:48) His Journey with Meniere's Disease

(02:52) Challenges with Hearing Accessibility in Public Spaces

(06:54) Guy’s Experiences at Apple and Canva

(10:20) The Mindset That Drives Personal and Practice Growth

(15:38) Business Strategies for 2025

(17:48) Why Great Leaders Hire Greater Talent

(18:47) Empathy as the Key to Effective Marketing in Audiology

(23:26) Emerging Trends Audiologists Need to Know

(25:46) How AI Can Transform Hearing Experiences

(27:50) Thriving in Audiology with the Right Mindset and Support

Guy Kawasaki is a renowned marketing specialist, author, venture capitalist, and speaker known for his influential roles at Apple, where he helped launch the Macintosh, and at Canva, where he serves as Chief Evangelist. Beyond his tech career, Guy has become a passionate advocate for hearing accessibility after experiencing hearing loss due to Meniere’s disease and receiving a cochlear implant. This journey has driven his mission to break down the stigma surrounding hearing aids and promote innovative solutions for hearing care and accessibility.

Connect with Guy:

Guy’s Website: https://guykawasaki.com/

Guy’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/guykawasaki/

Resources Mentioned:

Guy’s Book, Think Remarkable: 9 Paths to Transform Your Life and Make a Difference https://www.amazon.com/Think-Remarkable-Paths-Transform-Difference/dp/139424522X

Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth: https://www.amazon.com/Grit-Passion-Perseverance-Angela-Duckworth/dp/1501111108

The Only Thing:

If you’re an audiologist and want to grow your practice – we’ve got a FREE, expert guide to help you achieve your goals. It’s called The Only Thing.

This expert guide will show you how to increase new patient calls by 5 to 57 a month, schedule more new patients each week, help more people, and increase revenue.

It’s the best resource I know for growing your audiology practice.

Get your copy for free at http://medpb.com/mastery