Stuck in a Rut? This Mindset Shift Changes EVERYTHING! Ever wonder why some people achieve more with less stress? Join John Suzuki and the insightful John Knowlton in this powerful episode of Finding Better as they reveal the untapped power of better thinking. Discover how your thoughts directly impact your results in relationships, problem-solving, work, and even your deepest beliefs! Learn from John's eye-opening experiences as a jail chaplain and unlock simple yet profound adjustments to your mindset that can lead to a radically better life. Don't miss this life-changing conversation!

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Join host John Suzuki as he sits down with the incredible Danny Brassell, known as "Jim Carey with a PhD," a speaker, trainer, and coach on leadership and storytelling. This episode dives deep into why facts inform, but stories transform!

Discover how understanding the power of storytelling can absolutely change your life. Danny, who has spoken to thousands, shares his personal journey of "pivots", from being a journalist covering President Bush Sr. to teaching in South Central LA, and building a lucrative speaking business after losing everything in a real estate scam.

Learn critical insights for becoming a truly engaging speaker:

Embrace Vulnerability: Stop bragging about accomplishments and start sharing your failures and struggles to connect deeply with your audience. The Power of Connection: Learn how to make your audience see themselves in you – that's the key to an effective presentation. One Call to Action: Avoid confusing your audience with too many offers. Focus on one clear next step for maximum impact. Practice Makes Perfect: Overcome stage fright and build confidence by consistently practicing your speaking skills, just like Tiger Woods honed his golf game. Think in Pictures: Utilize visuals in your presentations, remembering that people think in pictures, not words.

Danny also shares a brilliant exercise to help you find and craft your own impactful stories and how stories can strategically demonstrate your value without overtly selling. This episode is packed with wisdom for entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone looking to enhance their communication and influence.

Resources Mentioned: Get your FREE Well-Crafted Story Blueprint from Danny: freestoryguide.com

Join us for a transformative episode of the "Finding Better" podcast as host John Suzuki sits down with the extraordinary Kamran Loghman! Discover how decades of leadership experience as an accomplished CEO, an MBA professor of business and Eastern philosophy, and even the inventor of pepper spray, have shaped his unique insights into what it truly means to "find better" in life.

Kamran, an expert in enlightened warrior traditions, shares profound wisdom gleaned from 50 years of practicing Japanese and India's classical warrior disciplines. Dive deep into the concept of "Rise of Giants," a framework for reinventing how we live and work, and transforming leaders and nations of the future.

In this episode, you'll explore:

1. The Heroic Journey: Understand how ancient warrior traditions and the "heroic journey"—a concept famously explored by George Lucas for Star Wars—provide a timeless template for navigating life's challenges, both external and internal. 2. Beyond Success and Failure: Learn why studying failure is often a better teacher than success and how embracing "battle wounds" and regrets is crucial for growth. 3. The Four Pillars of a Fulfilled Life: Discover the four essential "legs of the table" for a balanced existence: mental and physical fitness, relationships, prosperity (finances), and your philosophy/purpose of life. 4. Finding Your Purpose: Uncover how introspection and quieting the mind (like the ancient practice of Zen meditation for Samurai) can help you peel back layers of "noise" to reveal your innate purpose. 5. Overcoming Challenges: Gain insights into practical strategies from the "17 gates" of the warrior tradition, including questioning beliefs, understanding perception, developing vitality, and slaying the "dragon within" (addictions and self-sabotage).

Kamran Loghman's "Rise of Giants" philosophy emphasizes that each of us can choose to rise as a "giant" and live a fulfilled life by embodying balance and purpose, not necessarily by becoming a celebrity.

Resources: Learn more and access free resources at https://www.riseofgiants.com/