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Leading a Zentrepreneur Life with Toby Corey Jun 30, 2023

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My first guest is Toby Corey, a personal mentor of mine. Toby is a serial entrepreneur responsible for managing 3 different billion-dollar businesses, including 2 successful IPOs, and the merger of SolarCity into Tesla where I had the pleasure of reporting to him. He currently sits on the board for multiple companies and lectures at Stanford on entrepreneurship. On the show we cover a wide range of topics including a peek inside the world of neuroscience and how different types of brain wave activity can help us have more insights, we will learn about his mission to Inspire creativity for greater good through the Zentrepreneur philosophy and movement he has led, and find out what generation he is most optimistic about. We’ll also find out what company Toby feels is the shining example of what a business should look like in the modern world. “A company that is able to walk and chew gum at the same time.” It is revealed by its customers, has a culture that makes the employees love coming to work, has the kind of balance sheet any business would love all the while promoting sustainability and doing the right thing for our planet. This show is jam-packed full of insights like these and others. Toby is an avid surfer, lover of nature and water, and resides in beautiful Santa Cruz California where he says the universe touches planet earth. Toby practices what he preaches and is truly leading a Zen life. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Toby Corey and the inaugural episode of Insight Out!

Check out Toby's Zentrepreneur philosophy and mission at Zentrepreneur.life

01:51 - Introduction of Toby Corey

03:32 - Toby quote: "Relationships outlast business cards"

03:42- Toby answers questions about his background

05:31- Importance of finding what you are good at

05:43- Importance of finding great mentors

06:30- Running a billion-dollar business at Novell (third-largest software business in the world)

07:06- Toby put together a business plan and a vision to create the world's largest web development company. Toby shares his experience becoming an entrepreneur.

07:42- Question to Toby: What challenges did you face when you became an entrepreneur?

08:01 - Toby quote: "Everything in life starts with confidence"

08:32 - Embrace naivete instead of it being a liability turn it into an asset.

10:14 - Question to Toby: What insights stand out in your life?

10:47- Difficulties are where you learn the greatest lessons

Learn more about Toby Corey:

Website: www.getvirtual.org

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobycorey/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tobycorey

Insight Out Links:

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Instagram > @insightoutpodcast

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/insightoutshow/

TikTok > @insightout

Twitter > @insightoutshow

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This is an encore episode and was originally published on September 09, 2019

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5 Guiding Principles of Leadership Performance with Ben Putterman Jun 16, 2023

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My guest on this episode is Ben Putterman, a Learning and Talent Development leader with over 20 years of experience enhancing personal and organizational performance in multiple industries. I first met Ben when I transitioned from SolarCity to Tesla where he led the Global Learning & Development team, Tesla Academy. Currently, he is the Head of Global Sales Enablement & Readiness at LinkedIn. Throughout his career, Ben has been committed to the belief that any business only goes as far as its people will take it and that people in the right conditions and with the right support can accomplish amazing things. On the show, we learn what type of job he feels everyone should have at some point in the career, why leadership, people and culture matter, what is the first job of any leader, and what lessons he learned early in his career when he worked with the best-selling author of Multipliers, Liz Wiseman. He also shares the 5 key areas he and his leadership team focus on to reach optimal performance, why he believes in always assuming positive intent, what are the skills critical to advancing your career, how self-awareness is the cornerstone of learning, and how letting go of being a micro-manager will set you free. This show is full of insights like these and others so please enjoy the conversation with Ben Putterman on another episode of Insight Out!

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This is an encore episode and was originally published on September 29, 2019

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How to Avoid Being a Management Mess with guest Scott J. Miller Jun 09, 2023

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Today’s guest is Scott J. Miller, Executive Vice President of Thought Leadership for the FranklinCovey Company, author of the best-selling books Management Mess to Leadership Success and Everyone Deserves a Great Manager, and host of the #1 leadership podcast On Leadership.

Scott is high-energy, unfiltered, and full of insights he’s

gleaned throughout his life. Just as in his books, Scott is quick to use his

own missteps and tendencies as examples of what not to do when it comes to

leadership.

On the show, we learn how his boundless energy and ingenious

ideas have actually created unintended friction as they often take his team off

track and away from the top priorities.

He shares how he overcame this challenge, while also revealing

the importance of checking his ego as a leader. Scott also shares why he

views vulnerability as a leadership competency, tells us the reason he counts

on those close to him to give blunt feedback about how he’s being perceived,

and why he believes there’s a big difference between effectiveness vs

efficiency when it comes to relationships with his team members.

Learn more about Scott J. Miller:

Website: https://www.scottjeffreymiller.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottjeffreymiller/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottjeffreymiller/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/scottmillerj1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scottmillerj1

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This is an encore episode and was originally published on April 10, 2020

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Becoming a Champion of Your Own Success with Donnie Boivin Jun 02, 2023

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This week's guest is Donnie Boivin, CEO of Success Champions, Host of the Success Champions Podcast, and Founder of the Badass Business Summit.

Donnie is as unfiltered, raw, and genuine as they come. He’s the real deal and an all-around badass!

A big believer that the answer is always mindset, Donnie helps people get out of their own way and become the champion of their own success.

On the show, he shares why he left a successful sales career when he had the realization he needed to quit living other people's dreams?

He explains the difference between playing NOT to lose vs. playing to win.

He also describes the difference between the employee mindset and entrepreneur mindset and gives advice on how to flip the script to become a business owner after being an employee.

If you know you’re getting in your own way and want to get unstuck, this episode is made for you!

You can find Donnie:

Websites:

https://donnieboivin.com/

https://successchampionnetworking.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnieboivin/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donnie.boivin/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/donnieboivin

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donnie.boivin

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7dWCHPdMBE4iomwQkn4W9g

Podcast: https://donnieboivin.com/growth-mode/

Books: https://donnieboivin.com/books/

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This is an encore episode and was originally published on June 11, 2020

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Why Movement is the Language of the Brain with Dr. Erik Reis May 26, 2023

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Dr. Erik Reis, CEO & Founder of SHIFT believes in "Prioritizing the Business of Health to Improve the Health of a Business"

While treating patients with neurological disorders and traumatic brain injuries Dr. Reis became obsessed with understanding the connection between our physicality and our brain.

As a neuroscience specialist, he sees the brain as limitless and calls it the final frontier for exploration.

On the show, he shares his journey and we discuss how movement is the key factor in our mental health and wellbeing. He even goes as far as to say that movement is the language of the brain.

We discuss how we can train our brain to work for instead of against us by using its efficiency to our advantage.

He gives tips on how to optimize workplace productivity, talks about why “gut health” is so critical, and dispels some myths about how and why habits are created.

A big believer in the role fundamentals, Dr. Reis shares exactly why sleep, nutrition, and movement are key drivers to help us be less distracted, more productive, and happier at work and in life!

This is Part 1 of a two-part interview.

You can find Erik:

Website: https://nobodystudios.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drerikreis/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/drerikreis

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This is an encore episode and was originally published on June 01, 2020

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How to Create your Brand with Content - John Espirian May 19, 2023

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After 54 episodes I can honestly say I’ve learned something from each guest. Today's guest, John Espirian, is as high up on the list in terms of valuable insights shared. My insight meter is broken but nearly everything he says packs an insight punch.

His book is called Content DNA, but it is about much more than content. It is about creating an identity…we hear the word brand thrown around all the time. His brand is his promise. And on this episode, we explore what that means:

How to create a memorable tagline or band message - hint: think musically
Building blocks of his Content DNA
Using a manifesto to set expectations
How to create a newsletter with double the average open rate
Tips for creating content
Number one secret for great copywriting

John's Website:

https://espirian.co.uk

Check-out John's LinkedIn Loser video series:

https://espirian.co.uk/linkedin-loser/

Get your copy of his book, Content DNA here:

https://espirian.co.uk/book/

Links and Resources

15:47 Content DNA: Using consistency and congruence to be the same shape everywhere

42:37 Coschedule headline analyzer tool

42:40 Sharethrough headline analyzer tool

Social Media:

Linkedin: John Espirian

Twitter: espirian

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This is an encore episode and was originally published on October 19, 2020

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How to Build a Loyal Community of Super Fans with Cat Shanu May 13, 2023

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Are you an entrepreneur who wants to attract loyal superfans? You've tried traditional marketing, but the results just aren't cutting it. In this episode of Insight Out, I sit down with energy expert, Cat Shanu, and discover the power of seductive marketing. Learn how addressing pain points and desires can skyrocket your fanbase! Cat will reveal the truth about seductive marketing and how to create an emotional connection with your audience.

Meet Cat, Cat Shanu, also known as Coach Cat, is the founder of The Femme Guide, a community for ambitious women looking to succeed in love, friendships, and their careers by tapping into their feminine nature. Through her own journey of discovering the power of femininity, Cat has built a successful coaching business teaching women how to balance both masculine and feminine energies to become confident and charismatic. With a strong social media presence, Cat's beauty and fashion content reaches over 180,000 women daily. She is an accomplished influencer and brand ambassador, with a talent for creating seductive and entertaining content that aligns with her brand's voice.

Tune in if you want to transform your audience into fiercely loyal superfans! 💥

In this episode, you will be able to:

Entice your target market by tapping into their needs and aspirations, fostering dedicated supporters.
Combine the power of masculine and feminine energies to create an appealing brand identity.
Share immersive stories, offer valuable solutions, and establish trust through social media branding.
Reinforce your confidence by diversifying the internal and external elements that contribute to self-belief.
Showcase genuine character, ethical principles, and proficiency for an impactful personal brand.

The key moments in this episode are:

Seductive Marketing (02:32)
Speaking to Your Audience (05:44)
Feminine vs. Masculine Traits (14:47)
Examples of Masculine and Feminine Traits(18:34)
Applying Masculine and Feminine Energy to Business(21:00)
The Power of Storytelling (28:39)
Avoiding Social Media Mistakes (32:05)
The Secret Skills of Charming Women (37:12)
The Importance of Internal Confidence (43:14)
Don't Put All Your Eggs in One Basket (45:08)
The Importance of Showing Up Confidently (47:45)
Backing Up Confidence with Competence (49:06)

Resources & Links:

Cat on Social Media:

LinKedIn: Cat Shanu

Instagram: catshanu

thefemmeguide

Facebook: Catherine Shanu (Cat Shanu)

Twitter: @thefemmeguide

YouTube: @thefemmeguide

Tiktok: Catshanu

Cat’s website: https://www.thefemmeguide.com/

Billy Samoa Saleebey

LinkedIn: Billy Samoa Saleebey

Instagram: billysamoa

YouTube: @billysamoa

Email: billy@podify.com and saleebey@gmail.com

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This is an encore episode and was originally published on January 10, 2022

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The Power of Continuous Improvement with Keith Champion May 05, 2023

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Today’s guest is Keith Champion, a 27-year automotive veteran that has worked for Tesla, Toyota, and now Lucid Motors. This episode is chalked full of valuable insights and stories from Keith’s career.

We discuss the principles of lean manufacturing, the brainchild of Toyota that has since become industry standard. Keith describes how he took to heart the core value of Kaizen, which means continuous improvement, when early in his career when he helped to make a process improvement when he was on front lines of the manufacturing floor.

He tells the story of his first day at Tesla before the factory even existed and how that experience stayed with him and helped to develop what he calls the blank page approach to problem-solving.

We learn the biggest insight he took from Elon Musk, why he believes done is better than perfect and what his boss means when he says “give me something to hate”

You can find Keith:

Website: https://www.lucidmotors.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithchampion/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucidmotors/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/lucidmotors

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LucidMotors/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/lucidmotors

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This is an encore episode and was originally published on May 4, 2020

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How to Design A Life You Wouldn't Trade For Anything - Fraser Cameron Apr 28, 2023

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Do you want to lead a life you wouldn’t trade for anything? My guest today, Fraser Cameron, not only believes you should, he will show you how.

Since 2012 he has helped thousands reach elite performance with his videos, courses, challenges, and coaching.

He believes:

Happiness is LIVING your passions

Freedom is the ability to CHOOSE what, when, how, and with whom

FULFILLMENT is combining all of the above…

8 years ago he had “everything” - a house, family, material things... but at the same time he felt stuck.

What he realized is he was living someone else’s life, which made him grumpy with the people who mean the most to him.

So he decided to take action and get clear on WHAT he wanted and WHO he was.

And most importantly, he found his WHY! He actually started living the life he wanted!

Since then, he’s been my MISSION to help others do the same

When I listened back to the recording of this episode, it truly inspired me.

We cover a lot, so here are just a few highlights:

Why we should have “kid vision” when thinking about what is possible
Why we avoid spending time on all the fluff by being more purposeful including tips on how to ensure this happens
Ideas on how to improve our focus - doing more by doing less
How to avoid fear of failure and success

Fraser's Website:

https://www.frasercameron.com/

Social Media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/frasercameronepicperformance/

facebook.com/frasercameroncoach/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoRT9H3QdcdIAkOMdXtRXTw?view_as=subscriber

https://www.instagram.com/coachfrasercameron/

Email:

fraser@changingstride.co.nz

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This is an encore episode and was originally published on November 23, 2020

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The Power of Being Real - Joel Lalgee Apr 21, 2023

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If you’re on LinkedIn you've very likely seen something my guest has written.

Joel Lalgee is the Founder of Headhunter media but many know him as that really down to earth on LinkedIn.

He’s the type of guy you’d see a picture of when you look up the word authenticity.

Yes, it’s a buzz word, but in this case, it fits!

Joel shares his story raw and unfiltered. From being bullied as a kid, to becoming a bully himself, to his exploitation with drugs with a crazy airport story, to mental health, to using LinkedIn as a form of therapy…both for himself AND for his followers.

Joel marches to beat of his own drum and believes one of the worst yet most common things is people care too much what other think about them.

He’s a rebel, maybe a bit of a rule-breaker, and I’m excited to hear his story, so let’s dive straight into the conversation.

Joel's Company Website:

headhuntermedia.com

Joel's LinkedIn Guide:

https://www.headhuntermedia.com/theinfluencer

LiveStream Headhunter Hideout:

Every Monday @ 12 CST

Social Media

linkedin.com/in/bestrecruiterever1

LalgeeJoel87

tiktok.com/@awkwardoldguy