The Optimized Mind

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Building Resilient Leaders with Marie Deveaux Apr 29, 2025

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In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate is joined by Marie Deveaux, an accomplished leadership coach and founder of High Tides Consulting. Marie shares her journey from working in the education sector to focusing on leadership development and facilitating dialogues in the workplace. She emphasizes the importance of communication in leadership and how her practice aims to instill inclusive leadership in organizations through learning experiences.

Marie Deveaux is a 3rd generation entrepreneur, a life-long wealth builder and perpetual dream-chaser. From creative real estate to social work, Marie has dabbled in a little bit of everything in her own path to self-discovery. She has worked in training, personal development and education for over 10 years. Marie’s passion is helping others find their wave and then exceed even their own expectations.

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The Power of Adaptability in Business with Jarid Beck Apr 22, 2025

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In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate sits down with Jarid Beck, co-founder of Risk Management Advisors. They dive into Jarid's journey from aspiring stockbroker to entrepreneur in the niche field of captive insurance. Jarid shares the trials and triumphs of building a successful business alongside maintaining a balanced personal life. The conversation highlights the importance of flexibility, resilience, and adapting to unexpected challenges. Additionally, Jarid imparts insights about the evolving nature of success and happiness in business and life, emphasizing continuous growth, purpose, and the significance of meaningful connections.

As director & co-founder of Risk Management Advisors, Jarid specializes in alternative risk management strategies like self-insured plans and captive insurance companies. With expertise spanning industries such as construction, real estate, and finance, he holds the ACI and CRIS designations. A recognized authority on using captives to reduce group medical benefit costs, Jarid's insights are essential for business leaders, CFOs, and HR professionals looking to optimize insurance solutions.

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Understanding Karma with Martina Faulkner Apr 15, 2025

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In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate is joined by a cross-genre author whose work focuses primarily on what it means to be human. They delve into the topic of karma, discussing its role as a universal law. Martina emphasizes that karma isn't about good or bad, but rather about understanding the consequences of actions and the accountability that comes with them. She shares insightful tools for healing karma and stresses the empowering potential of perspective shifts, which can drive personal growth and resilience.

Martina E. Faulkner is a cross-genre author whose work focuses primarily on exploring what it means to be human—both the unique and the universal. She holds a trifecta in the mental health/healing world as a therapist, certified life coach, and Reiki Master Teacher. This distinctive background allows her to draw on her professional and personal experience in her writing, whether fiction, nonfiction, children’s, or poetry.

A self-proclaimed Anglophile, Martina drinks tea daily, loves walks in nature, and enjoys looking at beautiful images from the British Isles while dreaming up her next book. You can read her regular column Unique and Universal on Substack, follow her on Instagram and Facebook @martinaefaulkner or visit martinaefaulkner.com to learn more.

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Navigating ADHD with Evan Kirstein Apr 08, 2025

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In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate is joined by executive coach and public speaker Evan Kirstein. Evan shares his journey to becoming an executive coach with a focus on helping those with ADHD to optimize their lives across domains. Through the discussion, Evan highlights strategies to help clients identify their strengths, redefine their narratives, and flourish within their unique contexts. He emphasizes the role of empathy and understanding in nurturing the self and enriching relationships, both in personal and professional settings.

Evan Kirstein is an executive coach, public speaker, and thought leader who is passionate about empowering leaders through neurodiversity and inclusive growth. As the founder of Progressive Growth Coaching, Evan has dedicated over a decade to helping organizations, managers, and teams unlock their full potential by fostering leadership excellence and people-centered development.

Evan’s credentials, including certifications in PCC, CACP, CEC, and Hogan Assessment, highlight his deep expertise in leadership coaching and talent development. He has worked with leaders from globally recognized organizations such as Barclays, Spotify, and Peloton, guiding them through the complexities of effective leadership, team communication, and performance improvement. His coaching is tailored to inspire engagement and drive productivity, helping leaders navigate real-world challenges with clarity and confidence.

A sought-after speaker, Evan’s presentations are dynamic, actionable, and grounded in lived experience. He frequently addresses topics such as creating neurodiverse-friendly workplaces and equipping managers with strategies to build high-performing, inclusive teams. Through his keynotes, workshops, and training sessions, Evan empowers organizations to embrace innovation, foster psychological safety, and drive sustained success.

As an advocate for ADHD awareness and neurodiversity, Evan draws from his own journey to inspire others. His authenticity, humor, and relatability resonate with audiences, creating a memorable and motivational experience. Evan’s mission is to help others recognize that neurodiversity is not a limitation but a source of strength and creativity.

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Life, Business, and Resilience with Christiane Constantineau Apr 01, 2025

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In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Christiane Constantineau. The discussion focuses on navigating personal and professional challenges, particularly in the face of a cancer diagnosis. Central take-aways include the importance of breaking down overwhelming obstacles into manageable steps, maintaining focus on personal values, and prioritizing self-care.

Christiane Constantineau is a Canadian-based C-Level Executive, CFO-to-hire, Cash flow expert, and Entrepreneur known for her unwavering integrity, outspoken nature, and client-centered approach, which have earned her the reputation of a strategic leader.

Christiane is a woman of action, unafraid to tackle any challenge, whether it's walking down a 12-story building, facing the street, or walking on the edge of the CN Tower. Nothing could have prepared her for the Stage 3C breast cancer diagnosis she received in 2019, just months before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

For Christiane, helping others is an end in itself. She recognizes the need for entrepreneurs to stop and create a strategic plan to protect their businesses from collapsing or suffering significant setbacks. She wrote the book - Cancer Sucks...: The Journey of an Entrepreneur and Her Fight Against Cancer While Running Her Business and published it in 2023.

Her book focuses specifically on entrepreneurs, but is also relevant to anyone battling a long-term, chronic illness that requires months or more of healing. It shares her personal story and proposes a strategy that combines business management with healing.

In 2023, Christiane made the decision to sell her business to her favorite employee, her youngest son. Despite this transition, she remains actively engaged with clients from around the world, serving as a CFO or finance director with one foot in Canada and the other in the global business landscape.

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Transforming Mindset with Dr. Lucette Beal Mar 25, 2025

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In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Dr. Lucette Beal. The discussion focuses on mindset transformation and personal empowerment. Central take-aways include the importance of developing a positive mindset through consistent appreciation practices, understanding and flipping negative mental scripts, and living from the inside out to unlock personal potential.

Dr. Lucette, a veterinarian with over three decades of experience, has seamlessly transitioned her passion for healing from the animal kingdom to the human realm. Inspired by the resilience she witnessed in animals and empowered by her own journey of overcoming adversity, including navigating divorce, cancer, and financial hardship, Dr. Lucette founded a consulting company dedicated to personal transformation. Drawing upon her deep understanding of health, well-being, and the human-animal bond, she developed the Reverse, Reframe, Rebuild program, empowering individuals to identify and dismantle limiting beliefs, reframe challenges as opportunities for growth, and cultivate a mindset of resilience, confidence, and self-trust. Dr. Lucette emphasizes living from within, encouraging clients to prioritize self-trust, make decisions aligned with their authentic selves, and develop a strong sense of personal agency. By seamlessly integrating her medical expertise with powerful coaching techniques, she guides clients to improve their mindset, reduce stress, and create a life filled with purpose and fulfillment. Dr. Lucette is a mindset expert, coach, international speaker and best selling author.

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Lessons in Resilience with Jason Shupp Mar 18, 2025

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In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate is joined by podcast host and speaker Jason Shupp. The discussion focuses on Jason's eclectic career path and the resilience built through his diverse experiences. Central take-aways include the importance of being present, managing stress through both high-adrenaline hobbies and meditation, and finding success in well-being and contentment.

Jason Shupp is a podcast host, speaker, and empathic collaborator. Jason’s early professional life was quite diverse (EMT in Colorado, white water raft guide, snowmobile tour guide, martial arts instructor, and high works rigger) before entering the family business in the third generation. After nearly two decades of leading a legacy business, a strategic partnership allowed for his further pursuit into multi-media and creative projects. He leverages these platforms to share context and nuance to foster a deeper understanding of individuals and ideas. Jason spends the rest of his time as a devoted husband and father, pursuing wellness, travel, and rigorous outdoor play.

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Overcoming Fear and Building Success with Kaneshi Hart Mar 11, 2025

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In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Kate talks with Kaneshi Hart. The discussion focuses on Kaneshi's journey from the corporate world to becoming a successful podcast host and speaker. Central take-aways include the importance of building robust systems, the power of authenticity in achieving success, and practical strategies to overcome fear and enhance resilience. Kaneshi emphasizes the significance of client retention, having a solid client onboarding process, and the value of continual personal and professional development. Additionally, she shares her insights on maintaining optimism and gratitude as foundational principles for a resilient lifestyle.

Playing collegiate Division I basketball at the University of Memphis on full athletic and partial academic scholarships, Kaneshi had many advantages as she stepped into the world of working. Her success on the court followed her into the corporate world where she quickly moved into high levels of leadership within the companies where she worked, managing hundreds of employees and responsible for millions of dollars in revenue. But setbacks sabotaged that success.

In the span of a few short years later in Kaneshi's career, she was laid off three times while dealing with a toxic personal relationship and a toxic leader at her job. These life ambushes shattered Kaneshi’s confidence and left her feeling fearful about whether life would ever get back on track.

Today, by the grace of God, Kaneshi is a business owner, the founder and host of Build a Better Business Podcast, a speaker, and educator. She’s known the fears that can be debilitating when facing different life situations and she feels called to teach others how to forge through those fears, as she has, to create the future they want to see.

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Transforming Corporate Culture with Kyle McDowell Mar 04, 2025

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In this captivating episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate welcomes Kyle McDowell, an inspiring and seasoned leader. Kyle shares the transformative power of his book, "Begin with We," and the profound impact of the 10 “We” principles on organizational culture and beyond.

Kyle reflects on the journey that led him to notice an increasing sense of apathy despite advancing in his career. Realizing the need for a cultural reset within his organization, Kyle developed the 10 We principles, which became a manifesto for positive change. He recounts the initial skepticism from his team and how consistency in living these principles eventually won people over, even transforming personal lives as highlighted by an attendee who mentioned how the principles changed his parenting approach.

The episode delves into the importance of authenticity and consistency, both inside and outside of the workplace. Kyle emphasizes that his principles dictate how people treat one another and ensure high functioning behind the scenes, leading to greater success and fulfillment in professional environments.

As a former Fortune 10 executive who led tens of thousands of employees around the globe, turned bestselling author, inspirational speaker, and leadership coach, I'm fueled by a passion for principle-based leadership and the transformative power of WE. My WSJ and USA Today bestselling book, "Begin With WE - 10 Principles for Building and Sustaining a Culture of Excellence" lays the foundation for a collaborative and inclusive approach to leadership, grounded in ten guiding principles known as The 10 WEs.

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Building Resilience and Trust in Franchising with Adam Goldman Feb 25, 2025

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In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate is joined by franchise consultant and coach Adam Goldman to delve into the intricacies of franchising, his professional journey, and the lessons learned along the way.

Chapters:

Franchising Insights
Exploring Franchise Types
Optimism and Resilience
The Importance of Trust in Franchising
Handling Rejection and Teaching Children This Important Lesson

The nation’s top franchise coach and consultant, Adam Goldman, knows that even with well-paying jobs, there is one major problem in Corporate America: you can't pursue your own dreams while working for someone else. Franchising has allowed Adam, a father of three, to achieve his dreams.

Over the past 9 years, Adam has helped hundreds of people to change their lives through franchise business ownership. He helps others find the right franchise for them and goes on to match them with the right opportunity in their area.

During his 20-year career as a business investor and franchise consultant, Adam has founded three successful companies on two continents. These include an IT company in Poland and a real estate investment company in Texas. Most recently, he grew the Vanguard Cleaning Area Developer concept in Houston into a multi-million-dollar enterprise, generating over 30 franchisees and 300 customers, which he has now sold.

In his latest book, The Franchisee Lifestyle, Adam interviews existing franchisees from diverse backgrounds about their journeys into independence. Demystifying the world of franchising, Adam’s book provides invaluable insights into the key factors that can make or break a franchise deal, helping readers avoid potential pitfalls and make informed decisions, as well as the unique benefits and opportunities of being part of a well-established brand.

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http://franchiseadam.com

http://Franchisecoach.net

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