Craft Of Charisma

Guest Introduction: Philip McKernan is an inspirational speaker, writer, and filmmaker. He works with entrepreneurs and business leaders all over the world who seek clarity about their future and want to move through roadblocks. Philip is the creator of the documentary, “Give & Grow,” which explores how the gift of giving makes us feel more worthy and alive. He is also the author of several books, including “Dead Man Walking” and “Rich on Paper Poor on Life.” He has a new book called, “One Last Talk: Why Your Truth Matters and How to Speak It,” which will be released on November 6th, 2018. Interview Summary: In this interview, Philip starts by talking about how pain inspired him to get into the work that he does. He reveals the tipping point that finally pushed him to make a change, and describes how intuition guided him down this new career path. Philip discusses the common types of problems that come up in his workshops. He walks us through his approach for dealing with underlying problems such as low se

Guest Introduction: Akshay Nanavati is a Marine Corps Veteran, speaker, adventurer, entrepreneur and writer. He is also a success coach at Human Potential Development, and the owner and founder of Amara Adventures. Akshay is the author of the book, "Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear into Health, Wealth and Happiness." Interview Summary: In this interview, Akshay first shares his background, from suffering with drug addiction in his teens, to serving in the military, to dealing with PTSD, alcoholism, and depression after returning home, and finally overcoming those struggles and creating Fearvana. He talks about what inspired him to join the military, as well as some of the lessons that he learned while serving. We ask Akshay how people can take these lessons from war and apply them to their ordinary lives. He also explains how being grateful for suffering leads to growth and empathy. Chris talks about how some of the biggest traumas have allowed him to build the deepest connections.

Guest Introduction: Dan Doty is a writer, filmmaker, coach, and mentor. Dan spent many years as a wilderness therapy guide, and later had a successful career as a director and producer of wilderness-based TV and film. He is the co-founder (along with Owen Marcus) of Evryman, an organization that focuses on men’s work, also called deep work. He is also the host of the Evryman Podcast. Dan has an important message for men about their emotional health, and discusses what men can do to become better partners, fathers, community members, and leaders. Interview Summary: In this interview, Dan begins by sharing his background and journey through several different careers. He talks about starting Evryman to address the two biggest issues that men face in today's world: emotional suppression and social isolation. He expands on what these issues might look like in someone's life. Dan then explains how men's groups help solve suppression and isolation by practicing vulnerability. He also talks about how his personal

Guest Introduction: Dr. Srini Pillay is a world-renowned Harvard-trained psychiatrist, executive coach, keynote speaker, consultant, clinician, and brain researcher. He is the founder and CEO of NeuroBusiness Group, and is currently an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He is also the author of several books, including, “Life Unlocked: 7 Revolutionary Lessons to Overcome Fear,” “The Science Behind the Law of Attraction,” and “Tinker Dabble Doodle Try.” Interview Summary: In this interview, Srini starts by discussing his background, interests, and the many different projects that he's involved with. He goes into more detail on the three tech startups he's working on, including a digital platform for people to interact in a more conscious way. He expands on the idea of conscious communication, and explains how it helps us to deepen relationships and enhance motivation. We ask Srini how people can pay greater attention and be more engaged and present in their conversations. Srini th

Guest Introduction: Jeff Haden is a ghostwriter, speaker, LinkedIn influencer, and Inc. Magazine contributing editor. In 2017, his online articles for Inc. attracted more than 20 million readers. He is the author of several books, including “The Motivation Myth: How High Achievers Really Set Themselves Up to Win.” Interview Summary: In this interview, Jeff starts by discussing his background and how he transitioned into a career in writing. He explains what originally drove and motivated him on his first career path in manufacturing, and then what made him feel disconnected and pushed him to make a change. Jeff describes how he started making life choices with more awareness. He also emphasizes the importance of finding meaning by taking action and not passively waiting for something to happen. Next, Jeff talks about some of his first writing gigs. He reveals what people often do wrong when wanting to start a side hustle, and offers advice on building credibility. Chris also shares his story of how he sta

Guest Introduction: Zachary Stockill is a researcher, writer, coach, and podcaster. He is the founder of RetroactiveJealousy.com, and the author of two books: “Overcoming Retroactive Jealousy,” and “Everyday Joy.” Zachary has a podcast called “Humans in Love,” which features relaxed conversations about culture, relationships, and personal development. Interview Summary: In this interview, Zachary begins by discussing his background and some of the projects that he's working on, including his passion for music. We ask him how music affects his life and the choices he makes. He also reveals some of the artists that have been most profound to him. Zachary then explains what retroactive jealousy is and how it impacts compatibility and our view of our partner. He discusses where he got the idea to explore this topic and shares his experience of suffering from jealousy in early adulthood. Zachary goes on to talk about some of the causes of retroactive jealousy, including the socio-cultural influences. He reveal

Guest Introduction: Dr. Ian Kerner is a licensed psychotherapist and nationally recognized sexuality counselor who specializes in sex therapy, couples therapy and working with individuals on a range of relational issues. He is often quoted as an expert in various media, with appearances on The Today Show, The Dr. Oz Show, and NPR. He also regularly contributes to CNN Health, and lectures frequently on topics related to sex and relationships. Ian is the bestselling author of several books, including “She Comes First: The Thinking Man’s Guide to Pleasuring a Woman.” Interview Summary: In this interview, Ian starts by talking about his background and where the idea for his book came from, as a result of discovering his own unique sex script and working around his sexual problems. He reveals how long it takes the average man to orgasm compared to the average female. We ask Ian how men and women can bridge the gap between their different orgasm times. He then explains the makeup of the clitoris, it's different

Guest Introduction: Our guests today are Dr. Daniel Lieberman and Michael Long. Dan is a professor and vice chair for clinical affairs in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at George Washington University. Mike is a trained physicist and award-winning writer. Dan and Mike are the co-authors of the new book, “The Molecule of More: How a Single Chemical in Your Brain Drives Love, Sex, and Creativity – and Will Determine the Fate of the Human Race.” Interview Summary: In this interview, Dan and Mike start by discussing where they got the idea for their new book. They describe what dopamine is, how it functions in the human body, and how it affects our thoughts and behaviors. We then ask them how understanding the idea of dopamine can help us to live healthier, more fulfilling lives. They go on to talk about how modern technology stimulates the same receptors that we used to stimulate with drugs and alcohol. They also explain how dopamine focuses on maximizing future resources, and is incapab

Guest Introduction: Mark Bowden is a keynote speaker and world renowned expert in human behaviour, body language, and communication. Mark has done presentation training and communication coaching for Fortune 500 CEOs and G8 Leaders. He is the creator of TRUTHPLANE®, a communication training company for anyone who has to communicate with impact to an audience. Mark is the author of several books, including the bestseller “Winning Body Language,” and his most recent release, “Truth and Lies,” which he co-authored with Tracey Thomson. Interview Summary: In this interview, Mark first discusses the work that he does with business professionals to help them deliver more effective and engaging presentations. He explains how he developed an acute awareness of visual images and how nonverbal factors influence communication. Mark then talks about validation and the need to feel safe and accepted, and reveals some of the evolutionary reasons behind these needs. He also references Dr. Paul Ekman and his work with micr

Guest Introduction: Gary John Bishop is a leading Personal Development expert and coach who has impacted thousands of people worldwide. He is known for using an "urban philosophy" approach to coaching and transformation that represents a new wave within personal empowerment and life mastery. He’s been able help people get, what many would would describe as, miraculous results in the quality of their life and in their performance of the areas of their life that matter most to them.
 Gary is the bestselling author of the book “Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life.” Interview Summary: In this interview, Gary begins by discussing his journey into personal development and coaching. He talks about confronting and challenging behavior that he once thought was acceptable, but came to realize it wasn't. Gary then defines what awareness means to him, and describes how he developed more awareness to the way he showed up to the people around him. He also explains how self-righteousness fractures ou

Guest Introduction: Brian Tom O’Connor is an actor, theater director, cabaret performer, and formerly depressed guy who stumbled onto the source of joy and happiness in the background of all experience. He is the author of the book, “Awareness Games: Playing With Your Mind to Create Joy.” Interview Summary: In this interview, Brian starts by discussing his background and where he got the idea for his book. He talks about how he suffered from depression for many years, and through his quest to change, discovered the concept of non-duality. We ask Tom to share what he learned from studying non-duality. He describes the process of self-inquiry, the importance of acceptance and love, and where happiness comes from. He then defines awareness and explains how it's both similar and different from mindfulness and meditation. Next, Tom walks us through a short game from his book, called "Expanding and Contracting Awareness". We ask him what people might experience when they first start playing awareness games. Tom

Guest Introduction: Dan Munro is a confidence coach, the director of The Inspirational Lifestyle, and the founder of BROJO, a community focused on developing confident, authentic and valuable people. He is also the author of two books: “Nothing to Lose,” and the #1 bestseller, “The Legendary Life.” Interview Summary: In this interview, Dan begins by sharing his personal journey of overcoming people-pleasing and approval-seeking behavior. He references Dr. Robert Glover's "No More Mr. Nice Guy" as the book that ultimately pushed him to change. Dan talks about how he used to live with chronic stress, anxiety, and guilt, which came from a lack of integrity. Chris then discusses how he uses mindfulness to be more present and avoid getting stuck in the past or future. Dan also describes how living more honestly has helped him become more spontaneous and less scripted. Dan talks about nice guy syndrome, which we cover in more depth in our podcast with Dr. Glover, and how he became more aware of the ways that he

Guest Introduction: Nick Boothman is a bestselling author, motivational speaker, and licensed Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. He is considered one of the leading authorities on face-to-face communication, and serves as a consultant to individuals, groups, and corporations that want to learn the skills needed to connect with others. He has authored several books, including “How to Make People Like You in 90 Seconds or Less” and “How to Make Someone Fall in Love With You in 90 Minutes or Less.” Interview Summary: In this interview, Nick starts by discussing how to find the right person to build a deep connection with. He explains the difference between falling in love and staying in love, and reveals the keys to lasting romance. Nick then elaborates on the idea of matched opposites. He goes into the four key feelings: wanting to feel in control, smart, valued, or important. Nick explains why figuring out our key feeling is a vital part of finding our matched opposite. He also talks about

Guest Introduction: Mark Andreas teaches NLP for the NLP Practitioner Program, for Redrocks Community College, and for private sponsors in many locations. He also has a Personal Change private practice in Boulder CO, where he assists people in achieving life goals and resolving limitations using NLP, Core Transformation, Metaphors of Movement, and other methods for personal transformation and development. Mark’s past experience includes having worked in wilderness therapy as a counselor and trip-leader for the Monarch Center for Family Healing where he was in charge of facilitating groups of “troubled” youth. He is also the author of 2 books, including, “Sweet Fruit From The Bitter Tree: 61 Stories of Creative and Compassionate Ways out of Conflict,” and “Waltzing with Wolverines: Finding connection and Cooperation with Troubled Teens.” Interview Summary: In this interview, Mark first discusses his journey into NLP, and describes what NLP is and how it works. He provides an example showing how people can h

Guest Introduction: Juvoni Beckford is a senior software engineer, UI/UX designer, fitness enthusiast, and voracious reader, based in New York City. He writes about developing and acquiring habits, systems, and tools for a disciplined approach to life-long learning and self-improvement. He curates books, technologies, mental models, mindsets and cognitive biases for smarter and more self-aware living, and shares this on his blog, juvoni.com. Interview Summary: In this interview, Juvoni starts by talking about his background, why he started his blog, and what he writes about. He goes on to discuss his reading habits, including how many books he reads on a regular basis, and the note-taking system he developed to organize and remember more information. We ask Juvoni to share some of his favorite genres and authors, as well as books he's read recently that stood out to him. Chris and Juvoni then shift to the topic of group-think, and discuss how the news and social media have negatively affected their emotion

Guest Introduction: Joe De Sena is a world-class adventure racer, and the founder and CEO of Spartan Race, the world’s leading obstacle racing company. He is the host of the Spartan Up Podcast, and the executive producer of the NBC’s television show Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge. Joe is also a two-time New York Times Best Selling Author of “Spartan Up!” and “Spartan Fit!”. His newest book, “The Spartan Way,” was just released on September 4th, 2018. Interview Summary: In this interview, Joe begins by discussing how his mother's influence and the rediscovery of health and wellness has affected his life. He walks us through his daily routine, including his workouts and meditation practice. Click the link below to watch a video of his morning workout routine. Joe also talks about the benefits of taking ice cold showers. He explains how manufacturing adversity prepares us to more effectively handle tough situations that arise. We then ask Joe to describe how he meditates, both during his running and when si

Guest Introduction: Jason Connell is a writer, speaker, and former magician. Over the past decade, he’s helped thousands of people develop authentic confidence, self-compassion, self-love, and new levels of personal integrity. He has worked with many high profile clients, including fortune 500 executives, professional athletes, artists, and entertainers, and senior White House officials in the Bush and Obama administrations. Jason is also the founder of Ignited Leadership, a human service organization that holds training and speaking events to help today’s young adults become tomorrow’s visionary leaders. Interview Summary: In this interview, Jason starts by discussing his background and the work that he does. He describes a difficult time in his personal life that changed his perspective. He explains why success does not necessarily lead to happiness, and that what really matters is our relationship to ourselves. We then ask Jason why opening up is such a vital part of building stronger connections. He ex

Guest Introduction: Chase Hughes is an author and speaker on behavior analysis, body language and behavior engineering. He founded Ellipsis Behavior Laboratories in 2011 and is the creator of the Behavioral Table of Elements. Chase frequently develops new programs for the US Government and offers his skills in training members of anti-human trafficking teams around the world. He is also the author of the best-selling book, “The Ellipsis Manual: Analysis and Engineering of Human Behavior.” Interview Summary: In this interview, Chase begins by explaining how someone can get better at reading the behavior and body language of others. He describes a number of behavioral cues that signify interest and disinterest, specifically in regards to attraction. Chase then talks about why trust is so important in the courtship process, and reveals common signals of trust. He also explains how to tell when someone is becoming less interested. Next, we ask Chase how people can mitigate anxiety and stop giving off mixed me

Guest Introduction: Dr. Duana Welch applies social science to people's real-life relationship issues. She is the author of “Love Factually: 10 Proven Steps from I Wish to I Do,” which uses science to guide men and women through every stage of dating, from before they meet until they commit. Her second book, “Love Factually For Single Parents [& Those Dating Them],” releases worldwide in January 2019. Duana has been a professor at universities in Florida, California, and Texas. She has contributed to NPR, PBS, LA Talk Radio, Redbook, Time, The Daily Mail, Huffington Post, XO Jane, Psychology Today, Psych Alive, eHarmony, Plenty of Fish, redOrbit and numerous other outlets, podcasts and videos. She coaches men and women who want more love in their lives, globally via Skype, phone, and FaceTime. Interview Summary: In this interview, Duana begins by talking about her background and why she got into relationship coaching. She shares the story how she met her husband online, and discusses a study that shows coup

Guest Introduction: Greg McKeown is a public speaker and leadership and business consultant. He is the founder and CEO of THIS, Inc., a leadership and strategy design agency based in Silicon Valley. In 2012, The World Economic Forum inducted Greg into the Forum of Young Global Leaders. He is the New York Times bestselling author of the book, “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less.” Interview Summary: In this interview, Greg starts by revealing the question he's been pursuing for the past 20 years: Why is it that otherwise successful people and companies don’t continue to be successful? We ask him what he's discovered through his research. Greg talks about how clarity leads to success and momentum, but also how success can become a catalyst for failure. He emphasizes the importance of learning new mindsets and skill sets to become successful at success. He also presents questions that people can ask themselves to find out if they are caught in the paradox of success. Next, Greg goes into some of th