Success 2.0
Success 2.0 is for executives, entrepreneurs, and business leaders who want to explore what uniquely drives their success. Through interviews and conversations on specific topics, CJ McClanahan helps you cut down distractions, free your time from interruptions, and finally focus on the projects and people that matter most.
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Dr. Mike Rucker: The Fun Habit
10/10/2023
Dr. Mike Rucker: The Fun Habit
Mike Rucker, PhD Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has been academically published in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Fast Company, Psychology Today, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, Mindful, mindbodygreen, and more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness. What We Discuss in this Episode: Why our approach to happiness is broken (3:45 to 5:45) How to tell when you’re disconnected from joy and the role of Toxic Positivity on our lives (5:45 to 10:55) Emotional flexibility and changing the end goal of a successful outcome (10:55 to 16:00) The connection between oxycontin and finding joy (16:02 to 18:54) Why fun is such a critical component of our lives, productivity, creativity, and work (18:55 to 23:40) Tangible ways to focus on leisure that open you up to achieve at even higher levels (23:40 to 28:19) The concept of thriving versus flourishing and how to create frameworks for your employees to flourish (28:20 to 32:04) Quick tricks to move toward fun and move through agonizing activities (32:04 to 34:18) Mentioned in the Podcast: (or, the first three people who get a free copy!) and his work on happiness and community for your personalized assessment to start enjoying your journey today!
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Dr. 'Deji Ayoade: My American Dream
08/22/2023
Dr. 'Deji Ayoade: My American Dream
Dr. 'Deji Ayoade shares his story from extreme poverty in Nigeria to becoming the first African immigrant to become a nuclear missile operator in the United States Air Force and serve in three U.S. military branches. He’ll walk you through his mindset in the face of extreme obstacles and how he found gratitude along the way.
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Wake Up Grateful with Kristi Nelson
02/21/2023
Wake Up Grateful with Kristi Nelson
How do you build a foundation for a happy and joy filled life, regardless of your circumstances? Kristi Nelson, author of will help you understand why living gratefully is so difficult in our world, and how gratitude as a habit - not an occasional trick - will change your life. As always, we’ll leave you with simple, proven tools to get you in the right direction. Thanks for letting me be a part of your journey! What We Discuss in this Episode: Kristi’s battle with Stage IV cancer and why such a difficult time moved her to establish a foundation of gratitude (2:00 to 4:15) Why gratitude is so difficult in our culture and time (4:15 to 10:35) How to harness comparison to unlock joy (10:35 to 14:10) How to go from understanding gratitude to practicing gratitude (14:10 to 33:17) The vision behind Grateful Living (33:17 to 36:26) Mentioned in the Podcast: , by Kristi Nelson ( for a free copy!) Free by Kristi Nelson
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The Molecule of More with Dr. Daniel Lieberman
10/25/2022
The Molecule of More with Dr. Daniel Lieberman
Dr. Daniel Z. Lieberman, co-author of the international bestseller of The Molecule of More joins CJ to understand exactly why we believe a Yeti cooler keeps our drink that much colder. Join them to learn the impact of dopamine on your decisions and the tangible ways you can take control from unconscious to conscious. What We Discuss in this Episode: What is dopamine and why don’t we talk more about it? Why is it that the people who are most able to afford a beach house are the least able to enjoy it? (6:15 to 12:49) What are the forces influencing the decisions you make and how can we become more aware of them? Why is it that self-development and growth isn’t “10 easy steps”? (13:45 to 17:) How do you control your unconscious mind… and why should you care about it? (23:40 to 34:50) Mentioned in the Podcast: to receive a complimentary The Molecule of More or Spellbound: Spellbound: Modern Science, Ancient Magic, and the Unconscious Mind
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The Paper Tiger with Rebecca Ward
09/20/2022
The Paper Tiger with Rebecca Ward
Rebecca Ward is a licensed therapist, executive coach, speaker, and author. Today, CJ and Rebecca will unpack the connection between fear and stress, the impact our thoughts have on our physical well-being, and ways we can start to feel better today.
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Body Talk with Richard Newman
08/26/2022
Body Talk with Richard Newman
In the hybrid world, there are more ways to communicate than ever before, but finding true connection and engagement still eludes many of us. Without the ability to effectively engage an audience and inspire action, new ideas struggle to be implemented, adding frustration and failure to the workplace. Richard shares how to develop your skill to speak and communicate with others to get the results you’ve planned no matter what room – virtual or otherwise – you’re in.
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The Magic of Surrender with Kute Blackson
07/13/2022
The Magic of Surrender with Kute Blackson
Kute Blackson has been called the mindfulness guru that billionaires go to for advice. He’s been featured on Larry King Now, Dr. Drew, NPR, Fox and Friends, Mind Body Green, and many more. Listen in as Kute uncovers the possibility that surrender, instead of being passive, is the most courageous act you can do to achieve more joy in your life What We Discuss in this Episode: “None of us has control in life. Our demand that life go the way we want is what causes so much suffering. Know that the degree to which you surrender determines the degree to which you are alive, the degree to which life can use you, the degree to which you can enjoy life.” -Kute Blackson’s Mother Understand that the ego is not who you are. It is a process not a thing. Ego is a construct of patterned conditioning. Once we can step back and observe that, we can understand that the ego means well and the mechanisms we’ve built based on fear start to melt away. We have to be willing to feel the feelings that we learned as children to suppress. Then, we can start to identify who we are and what we believe. Three questions to get to truth: What lies am I telling myself? What am I pretending to not know? What is that lie costing me? When we feel pain, we distract ourselves so that we don’t have to deal with it. But the pain is a signal that is showing us a part of ourselves that is out of alignment. Ask yourself, what is the message of this pain? Then, we can course correct and get back in alignment. When you let go, there will be many times that you lose things. But when you follow your soul, you will have the comfort and peace of knowing that you are in integrity of your own self. Mentioned in the Podcast: , a 12-Day Bali Event with Kute Blackson – Virtual 5-Day Event, July 12-16, 2022
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Uncompromised
05/12/2022
Uncompromised
Steve White’s path from the housing projects to president of Comcast was punctuated by defining, and often heart-wrenching, moments. Moments that lead him to associating uncompromising with never giving up, always looking to learn and improve, investing in yourself, and maintaining a positive attitude through it all.
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Choosing Service with Peter Block
04/27/2022
Choosing Service with Peter Block
Peter Block is an author, consultant and citizen of Cincinnati, Ohio. His work is about chosen accountability, and the reconciliation of community. Peter challenges us to get back to the basics of community that will transform how you see your life and purpose.
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Chasing the Dream with Jan Broders
03/01/2022
Chasing the Dream with Jan Broders
Jan Broders went from fast-tracked success in the hospitality industry, to extreme burnout at the age of 27, requiring months of clinical rehabilitation. He then took a journey in exploration of the central question, "How can I live a successful, ambitious and prosperous life without compromising my health and happiness?" Let’s dive in.
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Unfear
02/14/2022
Unfear
Fear and uncertainty have been undermining performance and well-being in the workplace for as long as we have had workplaces. Gaurav Bhatnagar and Mark Minukas show you how to reframe your ― and your employees’ ― relationship with fear and anxiety to create a learning culture of engaged workers at the top of their game.
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Employee Motivation Made Easy with Bob Nelson
11/03/2021
Employee Motivation Made Easy with Bob Nelson
In this episode, Dr. Bob Nelson shares his insights on how businesses can incorporate a ‘fun’ company culture to retain employees, establish creative workspaces, inspire professional and personal growth, and ultimately increase business revenue. Listen to the podcast and discover how you can transform your business’ success.
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Do What Matters Most with Rob Shallenberger
10/20/2021
Do What Matters Most with Rob Shallenberger
In this episode, we sit down with Rob Shallenberger, author of Do What Matters Most, as he unveils the key to success starts with developing personal visions and goals, maintaining focus, establishing healthy habits, and avoiding common pitfalls of most success plans. Rob provides personal insights from his own life experiences as well as data driven conclusions that directly tie well developed success plans back to doing what matters most.
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Building Emotional Resilience
08/30/2021
Building Emotional Resilience
In this episode, we’ll talk about the topic that most leaders tend to ignore – emotional intelligence. Robin Hills helps us understand why we ignore it, and the proven correlation between emotional intelligence and company profitability. Robin will provide simple tips for building healthy relationships in your team that you can start practicing today.
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Defeat Self-Defeat with Dr. Mark Goulston
07/14/2021
Defeat Self-Defeat with Dr. Mark Goulston
Why isn’t achievement ever enough? Join CJ McClanahan as Dr. Mark Goulston, former FBI hostage negotiator and UCLA professor, discusses how a simple change in perspective will alter how you see your life and your success.
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Happiness is Easier Than You Think, with Hale Dwoskin
06/17/2021
Happiness is Easier Than You Think, with Hale Dwoskin
Hale Dwoskin joins CJ McClanahan to share powerful tactics on how to recognize the now and let go of the obstacles holding you back.
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Your Legacy is Now with Alan Weiss, PhD
04/01/2021
Your Legacy is Now with Alan Weiss, PhD
Contrary to conventional wisdom, a legacy isn’t what’s written in your obituary. It’s what you create every day. And with a dark pandemic driving 51% of us to think more about our mortality, it’s high time we started today. Join CJ McClanahan on Success 2.0 as Alan Weiss, PhD, identifies how to create your legacy – today. What We Discuss in this Episode: Life is not about a search for meaning, it’s creating meaning. It’s not a search that has a destination, it’s happening organically every day. Creating meaning entails identifying why the world is different because you lived in it. Have you led a trusting life, have you planted a garden, have you impacted someone in your circle? The last 30 years have created enormous pressure to compare to ourselves to others. Further, instead of becoming more knowledgeable, we’ve just gotten louder. In focusing on the needs of others, you help yourself. When you teach others, you learn more than they do. The act of helping others builds you as a person. Celebrate when you identify that you’re drowning in stress and information. Isolate the sources that are the most valid to help you become the person you want to be. Whether you’re an optimist or a pessimist will determine how your life plays out that day. We must train our brains to move toward the positive end of the spectrum more frequently. Part of being alive and finding meaning is being in touch with the physical world around you. We don’t focus on the simple, because we’ve convinced ourselves that the simple can’t be true. Mentioned in the Podcast: Email for the offering mentioned in the podcast. by Alan Weiss, Ph.D Take Assessment Alan Weiss, PhD Alan Weiss is a consultant, speaker, and bestselling author. Described by the New York Post as “one of the most highly regarded independent consultants in America,” his consulting firm, Summit Consulting Group, Inc., has attracted clients such as Merck, Hewlett-Packard, GE, Mercedes-Benz, and more than 500 leading organizations. His new book is (Routledge; March 18, 2021). Learn more at .
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Live Your Purpose
02/22/2021
Live Your Purpose
We all struggle with the big question - are you living out your life’s purpose?
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Understanding Anxiety with Dr. Jud Brewer
01/05/2021
Understanding Anxiety with Dr. Jud Brewer
Prior to the Coronavirus, anxiety was on the rise. In 2021, it seems anxiety has become its own pandemic. Dr. Jud Brewer, MD, PhD, shares his modern take on ancient practices that will break the anxiety cycle and free us from fear.
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Building a Life by Choice with Chris Yonker
11/19/2020
Building a Life by Choice with Chris Yonker
CJ McClanahan (@cjmccoach) talks with Chris Yonker, the “Vision Alchemist” for high achievers. Together, they uncover some tactics for overachievers to gain some perspective, find more joy, and unlock happiness.
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Managing Stress: Turn Work Off
10/29/2020
Managing Stress: Turn Work Off
CJ McClanahan (@cjmccoach) shares simple tactics to help you disconnect from the office and get more peace during your downtime.
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Managing Stress: Plan Your Week in Advance
10/20/2020
Managing Stress: Plan Your Week in Advance
Are you wearing yourself ragged trying to get it all done? Break out of the stress and anxiety with these simple tactics from CJ McClanahan (@cjmccoach).
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Managing Stress: Comparing Yourself to Others
10/13/2020
Managing Stress: Comparing Yourself to Others
What is the point of all your achievement, overtime hours, and hard work if you don’t enjoy it? CJ McClanahan (@cjmccoach) shares how to stop comparing yourself to others and redefine success.
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Managing Stress: Live in the Moment
10/06/2020
Managing Stress: Live in the Moment
During this pandemic, stress and anxiety are on the rise. It doesn’t have to be this way. CJ has spent the last 30 years overcoming chronic anxiety, and, in turn, helping high-impact leaders do the same. In this special mini-series from Success 2.0, CJ McClanahan gives you an in-depth look at finding joy, no matter where you are in the journey.
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Burnout to Breakthrough
10/01/2020
Burnout to Breakthrough
In 2019, the World Health Organization declared burnout an occupational hazard. CJ McClanahan and Eileen McDargh, award-winning motivational speaker and executive coach, talk about how to manage our energy and develop resilience to combat burnout.
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Reimagine Success: The Achiever's Compass, Part 2
09/23/2020
Reimagine Success: The Achiever's Compass, Part 2
Is it possible to get satisfaction from all your hard work? CJ McClanahan discusses The Achiever’s Compass, an assessment to identify the exact tactics you can employ to decrease stress and enjoy the journey.
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Reimagine Success: The Achiever's Compass, Part 1
09/16/2020
Reimagine Success: The Achiever's Compass, Part 1
Is it possible to get satisfaction from all your hard work? CJ McClanahan discusses The Achiever’s Compass, an assessment to identify the exact tactics you can employ to decrease stress and enjoy the journey.
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Innovating in an Unpredictable Economy
08/25/2020
Innovating in an Unpredictable Economy
CJ McClanahan lays out how to pivot your understanding of what your customers need and the value you bring.
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Discovering Your Life's Purpose
07/01/2020
Discovering Your Life's Purpose
CJ McClanahan gives you five tactics to start identifying and living out the purpose for your life.
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Moving from Defense to Offense
06/01/2020
Moving from Defense to Offense
CJ McClanahan unpacks how to shift your mindset so that you are growing your business and your career again.
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