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Danielle LaPorte - You Are Your Own Guru Jun 19, 2017

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Danielle LaPorte is an invited member of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100, a group who, in Oprah Winfrey’s words, “is uniquely connecting the world together with a spiritual energy that matters.”

She is author of White Hot Truth: Clarity for keeping it real on your spiritual path—from one seeker to another. The Fire Starter Sessions, and The Desire Map: A Guide To Creating Goals With Soul—the book that has been translated into 8 languages, evolved into a yearly day planner system, a top 10 iTunes app, and an international workshop program with licensed facilitators in 15 countries.

Named one of the “Top 100 Websites for Women” by Forbes, millions of visitors go to DanielleLaPorte.com every month for her daily #Truthbombs and what’s been called “the best place online for kickass spirituality.”

A speaker, a poet, a painter, and a former business strategist and Washington-DC think tank exec, Entrepreneur Magazine calls Danielle, “equal parts poet and entrepreneurial badass…edgy, contrarian…loving and inspired.” Her charities of choice are Eve Ensler’s VDay: a global movement to end violence against women and girls, and charity: water, setting out to bring safe drinking water to everyone in the world. She lives in Vancouver, BC with her favourite philosopher, her son.

You can find her @daniellelaporte and just about everywhere on social media.

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Some questions Connor asks...

Could you share a defining moment for you? - 4:43
How did you deal with the process of having something so out of your control? - 9:40
What does it mean to be a "Seeker"? - 16:27
How does one go about uncovering their inner voice? - 27:04
Could you unpack the meaning of your chapter "You're Special but not that Special"? - 36:14

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Phil Randazzo - Managing Transition Jun 12, 2017

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Phil Randazzo is a second generation Sicilian who learned early on from his father that this country offers the greatest opportunities in the world. At a young age, he quickly learned the value of hard work. From busing tables at his father’s restaurants to working three summer jobs from age fifteen until graduating college, to starting his first company at age twenty-four. His time is currently being spent writing, consulting, and developing a National Entrepreneurship and Coaching program called American Dream U, held at military bases around the world. American Dream U is a nonprofit organization that assists the military transitioning into civilian life. The program, taught by some of the world’s best and most successful entrepreneurs.

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Some questions Connor asks...

Could you share a defining moment for you? - 3:21
Can you tells us about your program "American Dream U"? - 5:08
What are some of the challenges of people face normally when they're transitioning from the military back to civilian life? - 7:09
What are some of the common pitfalls that people fall into when they're trying to manage transition? - 17:10
Do you see that the people that are really successful take incredible amounts of action in navigating their transition? - 24:34

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How Successful People Overcome Blindspots? Jun 08, 2017

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Have you ever been blindsided? Sometime out of the blue that you just couldn't see coming? On this week's mini-episode Connor talks about a question that came up in the ManTalks community, How do successful people overcome blindspots?

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John Wineland - The Art Of Masculine Leadership Jun 05, 2017

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For the better part of a decade, John Wineland, an LA-based speaker, teacher and workshop facilitator has been guiding men and women in the realms of life purpose, sexual intimacy and embodiment.

Known for his groundbreaking work with men, and his vision to create 1000 men's groups in the next five years, John travels world-wide teaching his vision of embodied men's work and deep relational practice. John's embodiment driven teaching draws from not only over 30 years experience of his own Buddhist meditative practice, but from the deep lineages of Vajrayana, Tantra, Kundalini yoga; as well as the Taoist traditions of Iron Shirt Qi Gong, to create a profound experience for men and women looking to create depth, passion and boldness in their relationships and their lives.

For more on John Wineland's work visit: http://www.johnwineland.com/

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Some questions Connor asks...

Could you share a defining moment for you? - 3:19
How abdicating leadership showing up in men's relationship and what impact does that have? - 7:49
What are some of the keys to leading emotionally? - 14:38
How can a man identify his masculine presences? - 19:55
What are some things people can do to cultivate a sense of intimacy within their partnership? - 32:35

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You Don't Need To Be Perfect To Win Jun 01, 2017

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What is perfection? Connor answers a question he was recently asked about perfectionism. Do you need to be perfect in everything you do? How do others achieve their results? Find out in this week's mini episode.

Have a question for Connor for next week's mini episode? Email info@mantalks.com

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Robert A Masters - Overcoming Porn & Finding Purpose May 29, 2017

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Robert Augustus Masters, PhD, is a integral psychotherapist, relationship expert, and psycho-spiritual guide and trainer, with a doctorate in psychology. His books include Transformation Through Intimacy, Spiritual Bypassing, Emotional Intimacy, and To Be a Man.

His work blends the psychological, emotional, and physical with the spiritual, emphasizing full-blooded embodiment, emotional literacy, shadow work, and the development of relational maturity.

At essence his work is about becoming more intimate with all that we are — high and low, dark and light, dying and undying — in the service of the deepest possible healing, awakening, and integration.

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Some questions Connor asks...

Could you share a defining moment for you? - 3:28
Why it's important for men to explore their edge? - 7:08
What normally blocks men from having the intimacy that they desire and crave? - 15:46
How would you describe what the shadow and how can we start to get to know it? - 26:59
Could you explain why we should heal our relationship with our fathers? - 30:14

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How to Deal with Chronic Complainers May 25, 2017

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At a recent ManTalks events, the topic came up... How to deal with Chronic Complainers? Connor jams on Chronic Complainers that you might have in your life, shares some personal stories on he managed complainers in his life, and some tips for you to practice and try.

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James Swanwick - Habit Hacks & Better Sleep May 22, 2017

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James Swanwick is an Australian-American investor, entrepreneur, speaker, former SportsCenter anchor on ESPN and host of The James Swanwick Show podcast. He is the creator of the 30 Day No Alcohol Challenge, which helps people reduce or quit alcohol; and creator of blue-blocking glasses Swannies by Swanwick Sleep, which improve your sleep. Swanwick has interviewed celebrities including Brad Pitt, Angelia Jolie, George Clooney and Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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Some questions Connor asks...

Could you share a defining moment for you? - 3:22
What is the mentorship and relationships like in an all-boys school? - 8:48
Why did you move to London? - 12:35
Can share some insights on your experience of interviewing? - 17:07
Could you share with us how and why you created the 30 day no alcohol challenge? - 31:18

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Good Discomfort VS. Bad Discomfort May 18, 2017

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On this quick mini-episode, Connor talks about a question from the ManTalks community. How do you know it's time to go from a relationship? How do you know it's time to let go of a job opportunity? How do you know when it's time to step away?

For many people, this can be a really challenging decision. What are Good Discomforts and what are Bad Discomforts?

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Jim Sheils - Balancing Work & Family May 15, 2017

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Jim Sheils is the business partner of Brian Scrone (who we’ve previously had on) of the organization called Board Meetings, which helps Entrepreneurs and professionals deepen their relationships with their families with their partners with their loved ones. In this episode, we chat with Jim mostly about how he manages to balance work and home life. Jim shares some incredible stories not only for his own personal life but from people that he's worked with through the work that he does.

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Some questions Connor asks...

Could you share a defining moment for you? (3:20)
What led you to wanting to adopt your kids? (3:50)
Could you share some of the businesses that you started and give us some insight in your success? (11:45)
What are "rhythms" and how does that benefit your family life? (18:40)
What are "sanity pillars"? (35:30)

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