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Josh Allan Dykstra | Bringing to Work What Energizes You

Release Date: 01/28/2021

Kressa Peterson | The Imbalance of Building a Business

Curious Minds with Dr. L

Is it possible to create balance when building a business? How do you execute on an idea? And, what are the ways that you use your strengths to propel yourself to the top? Lots of curiosity with Kressa Peterson. Kressa is the founder and CEO of shower toga, an item that allows anyone to strip down and clean up in public places without needing changing rooms. She landed a spot on Shark Tank on NBC in 2019 and walked out with Mark Cuban as a partner. She is also an athlete, cancer survivor, and mother.

Zoë Rom | The Synonymous Nature of Curiosity and Empathy

Curious Minds with Dr. L

How are curiosity and empathy related, or even the same? And, what steps are needed to set goals, crush them, and find joy in all of it? This and so many nuggets of wisdom with the incredible Zoë Rom. Zoë is the associate editor of trail runner magazine, host of the DNF podcast and an outspoken advocate for environmental justice. Her work has appeared in REI co-op journal, discover, rock & ice, trail runner, backpacker, and threshold podcast.

Scott Mann | The Power of Story

Curious Minds with Dr. L

How do you use story to work through difficult times? And how can you heal wounds through curiosity and expression? Scott Mann shares his powerful story. Scott is the President of Rooftop Leadership, a leadership consulting and training company, and Co-Founder of the Heroes JourneyScott is also a playwright and actor currently bringing his award-winning play "Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret" to life as a major film this Memorial Day weekend.

Mike Eckert | Breaking World Records and Smashing Expectations

Curious Minds with Dr. L

How do you continue to level up after smashing your goals? What do you need to stay motivated? And, how do you maintain confidence in training after an injury? Lots of questions answered with super-athlete Michael Eckert. Mike is a United States Marine, World Record Breaker for the most pull-ups in hour, an American Ninja Warrior, and trainer.

Caroline Burckle | Negotiating the Tension Between Extreme and Moderate

Curious Minds with Dr. L

On this week's episode, Dr. L and Caroline Burckle discuss the ways in which athletes can often operate through all-or-nothing thinking, and what happens when your body breaks and you are forced to look inward for solutions. Caroline is an Olympic Bronze Medalist from the 2008 Beijing Games in swimming. She is a World & NCAA Champion, the founder of RISE athletes, and an artist. www.carolineburckle.com; www.drlarapence.com

Curious Minds Mini | A Failed First Attempt

Curious Minds with Dr. L

How do you take perspective on a significant failure? What does a relationship with quitting really look like? And how do you maintain positivity when you fall on your face? On this special episode, Dr. L is joined by special guest host, Matt B. Davis, and they discuss her recent attempt to complete a 50 mile ultramarathon. If you've ever done something and failed, this is an extra awesome dose of humility and authenticity.

Jessica Lahey | Becoming Sober Curious

Curious Minds with Dr. L

How do we use curiosity with our kids to foster connection? And, what does it mean to be sober curious? All this and so much more with Jessica Lahey. Jessica is a writer, educator, & speaker. She is the author of The Gift of Failure and The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence. Jessica Lahey and Dr. L get curious about how learning can lead to doing things differently and how we can become more curious about what's keeping us stuck. www.jessicalahey.com; www.drlarapence.c

Dr. Carl Hart | On Being and Seeing the Human

Curious Minds with Dr. L

Where can curiosity take you when your brain and belief system are searching for confirmation? And, how have we become a land driven be fear rather than freedom? All this with Dr. Carl Hart. Dr. Hart is a professor at Columbia University and author of Drug Use for Grown Ups: Chasing Liberty in the Land of Fear. In this episode, Dr. L goes explores with Dr. Hart his own journey in using curiosity to fuel alignment with his career and research. https://drcarlhart.com

Dr. Danielle McGinnis | When Suffering Meets Spirituality

Curious Minds with Dr. L

What does it mean to shift your own trajectory and choose alignment over your own ‘shoulds’? And what happens when suffering meets spirituality? An incredible deep dive with Dr. Danielle McGinnis. Dr. Danielle is a Doctor of Physical Therapy turned integrative embodiment coach, and is currently pursuing a PhD in depth psychology and archetypal studies.

Evan DeMarco | Being and Becoming Complete

Curious Minds with Dr. L

How do you navigate what matters to you in a way that is meaningful? And, what does it mean to make curiosity your best asset? All this with Evan DeMarco. Evan is a nutrition expert, author, and public speaker. He is the co-founder of Complete Human, and host of the Complete Human podcast. Today, Evan and Dr. L get curious about all things being and becoming complete.This episode will leave you curious yourself about what mark you want to leave on the world. www.completehuman.com

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How can leaders step up to capitalize on true organizational change? What should you be curious about at work? And, how can you create energy at work to avoid burnout? All this with the incredible and motivational Josh Allan Dykstra.

Josh Allan is a recognized thought leader on the future of work and company culture, and author of the book, Igniting the Invisible Tribe: Designing An Organization That Doesn’t Suck. He is the CEO of Helios, and hiss ideas have been featured by Fast Company, Forbes, The Huffington Post, and Business Insider and he's worked with some of the most iconic brands in the world (Apple, Sony, Genentech, Microsoft, among others).

In this timely episode, Dr. L and Josh Allan explore the current landscape of work and the potential for change amidst the COVID pandemic. They explore how to bring a more human-centered approach to work, how curiosity can propel one's own energy, and the importance of building a practice of self-elevation. As we all explore our own value in our current workspace, this is a conversation that will have you thinking about what energizes you at work and how to bring in more of it.

TIME STAMPS:

3:08 - Work in the time of COVID.

9:03 - How can leaders step up to capitalize on true organizational change.

13:12 - How to reengineer the operating systems of an organization.

17:24 - Looking at what brings you energy.

21:53 - How to create energy and avoid burnout.

24:40 - The somatic nature of work.

34:00 - What should you be curious about at work?

38:26 - What does it mean to dignify the detail-doers?

46:32 - Human Declaration Quiz.

49:30 - Closing Curiosities.

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