Business Minds Coffee Chat
Conversations with extraordinary business leaders, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and others who are changing the world through the work they do. The goal is to share insights, help to inspire and lift others, and deliver practical, meaningful, and actionable content.
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313: Rebecca Hinds | The Hidden Cost of Bad Meetings
04/30/2026
313: Rebecca Hinds | The Hidden Cost of Bad Meetings
Rebecca Hinds, Ph.D., organizational behavior expert, consultant, speaker, and bestselling author of Your Best Meeting Ever, joins me on this episode. Rebecca is a leading voice on the future of work and the science behind how teams collaborate. In this conversation, we break down why meetings have become one of the biggest drains on time, energy, and productivity, and what leaders can do to fix them. From the concept of “meeting debt” to the hidden psychological and cultural costs of poorly run meetings, Rebecca shares practical, research-backed strategies to redesign meetings so they actually move work forward. Rebecca has been featured in major media outlets, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Time, Harvard Business Review, and Fast Company. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Why most meetings are broken—and how “visibility bias” fuels the problem ✅ The hidden cost of bad meetings on time, energy, and culture ✅ What “meeting debt” is and how it impacts organizations ✅ The 7 principles for designing effective, high-impact meetings ✅ Practical ways to improve meetings starting today ✅ And much more! Get connected with Rebecca: Website: LinkedIn: Twitter: Purchase a copy of Your Best Meeting Ever: Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!
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312: Simon Alexander Ong | Living Your Best Story
04/23/2026
312: Simon Alexander Ong | Living Your Best Story
Simon Alexander Ong, an award-winning personal development entrepreneur and coach, international keynote speaker, and author of the book Energize, joins me on this episode. Simon has been featured in leading media outlets including Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Financial Times, and The Huffington Post. This episode is a reminder that clarity comes from action, fulfillment is self-defined, and the energy you cultivate determines the life you create. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Redefining success vs. fulfillment and why they are not the same ✅ How environment and diverse inputs fuel creativity and innovation ✅ The concept of a “Mental Board of Advisors” for better decision-making ✅ Lessons from failure and why alignment matters more than money ✅ Why energy—not time—is your most valuable resource ✅ And much more! Get connected with Simon: Website: Facebook: LinkedIn: Twitter: Instagram: Purchase a copy of Energize: Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!
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311: Liz Tenuto | How to Release Years of Stored Stress
04/16/2026
311: Liz Tenuto | How to Release Years of Stored Stress
Liz Tenuto, a somatic exercise instructor, author of When the Body Speaks, and founder of The Workout Witch, joins me on this episode. Her online programs have guided more than 230,000 women through powerful healing journeys, and she’s transforming the way this generation understands and works through long-term stress and trauma. Her work has been featured in major media outlets including USA Today, BBC News, Harper’s Bazaar France, NY Weekly, and LA Weekly. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ How stress, trauma, and emotional experiences get stored in the body ✅ Why we become disconnected from our body’s signals and ignore early warning signs ✅ The impact of chronic stress on the nervous system and overall health ✅ How somatic healing works to release tension and regulate the body ✅ And much more! Get Connected with Liz: Website: Website: Instagram: LinkedIn: TikTok: Purchase a copy of When the Body Speaks: Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!
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310: Blake Eastman | Improving Human Communication & Social Interaction
04/09/2026
310: Blake Eastman | Improving Human Communication & Social Interaction
Blake Eastman, founder of The Nonverbal Group, and a former adjunct psychology professor and professional high-stakes poker player, joins me on this episode. Blake has been featured in major media outlets, including CNN, Forbes, The New York Times, and ABC News. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ The difference between noticing and judging ✅ How poker shaped the way Blake thinks and makes decisions ✅ What most people get wrong about body language ✅ Why real behavioral change is harder than it looks ✅ And much more! Get connected with Blake: Website: LinkedIn: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!
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309: Amy Leneker | Lead and Live With Less Stress & More Joy
04/02/2026
309: Amy Leneker | Lead and Live With Less Stress & More Joy
Amy Leneker, leadership consultant, trainer, keynote speaker, podcast host, and USA Today bestselling author of Cheers to Monday, joins me on this episode. She’s an optimistic, joy-seeking, recovering workaholic—and the founder and CEO of the Center for Joyful Work, where she has helped more than 100,000 leaders and teams, including those at Fortune 100 companies, lead with less stress and more joy. With over 25 years of leadership experience, including a decade in the C-suite, Amy is deeply committed to helping leaders, teams, and organizations thrive. Her work has appeared in Fast Company, Inc., CEOWORLD Magazine, and other notable media outlets. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ The hidden patterns that keep high performers stuck ✅ The difference between productive stress and destructive stress ✅ How leaders can create healthier, more effective environments ✅ The Un-Stressing Method and how to apply it in real time ✅ And much more! Get connected with Amy: Website: LinkedIn: Instagram: Twitter: Purchase a copy of Cheers to Monday: Listen to Less Stress, More Joy with Amy Leneker podcast on Apple Podcasts: Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!
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308: Patricia Ryan Madson | Life is an Improvisation
03/26/2026
308: Patricia Ryan Madson | Life is an Improvisation
Patricia Ryan Madson, writer, speaker, Professor Emerita at Stanford University, and founder of the Stanford Improvisors, joins me on this episode. Patricia is the author of Improv Wisdom, a powerful book on applying the principles of improvisational theater to everyday life, whether you’re navigating a demanding boss, a tired child, or life’s constant surprises. As author Steven Pressfield said, “There are very few books on creativity that I would take with me to a desert island. One for sure is Patricia Ryan Madson’s Improv Wisdom.” 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Testing resilience and flexibility ✅ Lessons from a Zen monastery ✅ Common misconceptions about improv ✅ Key maxims from Improv Wisdom ✅ And much more! Get connected with Patricia: Website: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: LinkedIn: Purchase a copy of Improv Wisdom: Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!
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307: Ashley Herd | The Manager Method — Leading Without Burning People Out
03/19/2026
307: Ashley Herd | The Manager Method — Leading Without Burning People Out
Ashley Herd, a former Chief People Officer and General Counsel, leadership speaker, author, and podcast host, joins me on this episode. Ashley has trained over 250,000 managers through LinkedIn Learning and corporate programs, and has spent her career helping professionals navigate leadership challenges with clarity and confidence. She built Manager Method after leading HR and Legal teams at McKinsey, Yum! Brands, and Modern Luxury. Ashley has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Business Insider, and more. If you want to become a better leader, communicator, and decision-maker, this conversation is for you. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ The emotional weight of management and its ripple effect on people’s lives ✅ The shift from doing to leading—and what leaders must unlearn ✅ The Manager Method framework: Pause, Consider, Act ✅ Creating a culture of decision-making through structured autonomy ✅ Empathy that works at work—leading with awareness and intention ✅ And much more! Get connected with Ashley: Website: LinkedIn: Instagram: Purchase a copy of The Manager Method: Listen to the HR Besties Podcast on Apple Podcasts: Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!
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306: Dr. Kurt Gray | Why We’re So Outraged
03/12/2026
306: Dr. Kurt Gray | Why We’re So Outraged
Dr. Kurt Gray, social psychologist, award-winning researcher and teacher, and author of Outraged, joins me on this episode. Kurt is the Weary Foundation Endowed Chair in the Social Psychology of Polarization and Misinformation at The Ohio State University, where he directs the Deepest Beliefs Lab and the Center for the Science of Moral Understanding. He was also appointed to lead the university’s Collaborative for the Science of Polarization and Misinformation (C-SPAM). He earned his PhD from Harvard University. In this fascinating conversation, we explore the psychology behind outrage, conflict, and why disagreements escalate so quickly in today’s world. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Why humans are wired more like prey than predators ✅ What’s really happening underneath most arguments ✅ Why outrage escalates so quickly ✅ The neuroscience of conflict and defensiveness ✅ And much more! Get connected with Kurt: Website: Facebook: LinkedIn: Instagram: Purchase a copy of Outraged: Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!
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305: Matt Abrahams | Learning to Think Faster, Talk Smarter
03/05/2026
305: Matt Abrahams | Learning to Think Faster, Talk Smarter
Matt Abrahams, a leading expert in the field of communication, professor, podcast host, author, keynote speaker, and martial artist, joins me on this episode. Matt is a lecturer in Organizational Behavior at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, a highly sought-after keynote speaker, and a communications consultant and coach. He’s also the host of the popular, award-winning podcast, Think Fast, Talk Smart. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Using improv to speak more spontaneously ✅ Think Faster, Talk Smarter ✅ Managing public speaking anxiety ✅ Generative AI and communication ✅ And much more! Get connected with Matt: Website: LinkedIn: Twitter: Instagram: Purchase a copy of Think Faster, Talk Smarter: Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!
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304: Jeff Fenster | Embracing the Success Formula
02/26/2026
304: Jeff Fenster | Embracing the Success Formula
Jeff Fenster, award-winning serial entrepreneur, speaker, investor, bestselling author, and podcast host, joins me on this episode. Jeff’s entrepreneurial success is vast, ranging from Everbowl, a healthy, superfood quick-serve restaurant chain, to a payroll and HR company, a digital marketing agency, and a construction company. He lives by the principle of putting people first. Jeff has been featured in numerous media outlets, including Forbes, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, Inc., and the New York Times. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Strategies to change our mindset ✅ Moving through fear ✅ Reframing failure ✅ The success formula ✅ And much more! Get Connected with Jeff: Website: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: LinkedIn: Purchase a copy of Relationship Bank Account: Listen to The Jeff Fenster Show: Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!
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303: Tom Hardin | The Rise and Fall of Tipper X
02/19/2026
303: Tom Hardin | The Rise and Fall of Tipper X
Tom Hardin, also known as Tipper X, author of Wired on Wall Street, global keynote speaker, corporate trainer, and board advisor on behavioral ethics, compliance, and culture risk, joins me on this episode. Tom is a former hedge fund analyst whose life took a dramatic turn when he crossed lines he never thought he would. That path ultimately led him to secretly wear a wire for the FBI in what became the largest insider trading sting of a generation. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ How good people make bad decisions ✅ The psychological toll of becoming an FBI informant ✅ Rebuilding trust after failure ✅ And much more! Get connected with Tom: Website: Instagram: Twitter: LinkedIn: Purchase a copy of Wired on Wall Street: Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay
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302: Heather Monahan | Overcoming Her Villains & Creating Confidence
02/12/2026
302: Heather Monahan | Overcoming Her Villains & Creating Confidence
Heather Monahan, 2x bestselling author, Top 50 keynote speaker, award-winning entrepreneur, podcast host, and founder of Boss In Heels, joins me on this episode. Media outlets such as Forbes, USA Today, CNN, and Success Magazine have featured her insights, and her storytelling continues to resonate with corporate teams, universities, and entrepreneurs seeking motivation and real-world strategies to thrive and achieve their goals. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Heather's origin story ✅ Changing our beliefs ✅ Tools for creating confidence ✅ The BAK process ✅ And much more! Get connected with Heather: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: LinkedIn: Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan Podcast: Purchase a copy of Overcome Your Villains: Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay
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301: Dave Sanderson | Learning to Make Moments Matter
02/05/2026
301: Dave Sanderson | Learning to Make Moments Matter
Dave Sanderson, bestselling author, leadership expert, an Inc.com Top 100 leadership speaker, and publisher of Moments Matter Magazine, joins me on this episode. Dave was the last passenger off US Airways Flight 1549, the Miracle on the Hudson. He survived, then he made a decision: he wouldn’t let that moment be the end of the story. Dave has delivered keynotes for Fortune 500 organizations, coached executives, and helped raise $14.8 million for the American Red Cross. He’s been featured by Fox News, ABC, NBC, Forbes, Entrepreneur, People, and other major media outlets. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ The power of mentorship ✅ Turning adversity into opportunity ✅ Harnessing your defining moments ✅ The 4 Freedoms ✅ And much more! Get connected with Dave: Website: Instagram: Twitter: LinkedIn: Purchase a copy of The Limitless Life: Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay
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300: Hal Hershfield | Making Tomorrow Better Today
01/29/2026
300: Hal Hershfield | Making Tomorrow Better Today
Hal Hershfield, social psychologist, professor of marketing, behavioral decision-making, and psychology at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management, author, and TEDx speaker, joins me on this episode. Hal has been published in top academic journals, and also contributes to op-eds in The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, and other outlets. He was named one of the “40 Under 40 Top Business School Professors” by business education website Poets & Quants. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ The concept of self ✅ The connection between our current and future selves ✅ Key insights from Hal's book Your Future Self ✅ Using AI tools to connect with our future selves ✅ And much more! Get connected with Hal: Website: LinkedIn: Twitter: Instagram: Purchase a copy of Your Future Self here: Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay
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299: Philip McKernan | A Personal Mission to Eradicate Loneliness
01/22/2026
299: Philip McKernan | A Personal Mission to Eradicate Loneliness
Philip McKernan, bestselling author, inspirational speaker, philosopher, filmmaker, coach, and enlightened hooligan, joins me on this episode. Philip works with entrepreneurs, leaders, and athletes around the world who, in one form or another, want to live a more courageous life. He helps people connect with their truth, uncover their unique gifts, and use them to impact the world. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Uncovering our past ✅ A personal mission to eradicate loneliness ✅ One last talk ✅ The dark side of gratitude ✅ And much more! Get connected with Philip: Website: Facebook: LinkedIn: Instagram: Purchase a copy of One Last Talk: Listen to the One Last Talk podcast: Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay
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298: Dr. Maya Shankar | Who We Become on the Other Side of Change
01/15/2026
298: Dr. Maya Shankar | Who We Become on the Other Side of Change
Dr. Maya Shankar, cognitive scientist, creator, executive producer, and host of the podcast A Slight Change of Plans, and author of The Other Side of Change, joins me on this episode. Maya was a Senior Advisor in the Obama White House, where she founded and served as Chair of the White House Behavioral Science Team. She also served as the first Behavioral Science Advisor to the United Nations under Ban Ki-moon, and as a core member of Pete Buttigieg’s debate preparation team during his 2020 presidential run. Maya has a postdoctoral fellowship in cognitive neuroscience from Stanford, a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology from Oxford on a Rhodes Scholarship, and a B.A. from Yale. She's been profiled by The New Yorker and has been the featured guest on NPR's All Things Considered, Freakonomics, and Hidden Brain. She's a graduate of the Juilliard School of Music's pre-college program, where she was a private violin student of Itzhak Perlman. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Giving and receiving constructive feedback ✅ What we anchor our self-identity to ✅ How change can force us to reexamine our beliefs ✅ Applying temptation bundling to achieve our goals ✅ And much more! Get connected with Maya: Website: Instagram: Twitter: LinkedIn: Purchase a copy of The Other Side of Change: Listen to A Slight Change of Plans podcast: Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay
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297: Brian Johnson | Activate Your Heroic Potential
01/08/2026
297: Brian Johnson | Activate Your Heroic Potential
Brian Johnson, founder and CEO of Heroic Public Benefit Corporation, entrepreneur, teacher, coach, author, philosopher, and podcast host, joins me on this episode. Brian has helped millions of people around the world become their best, most productive, energized, and connected version of themselves. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Crafting a life of meaning ✅ Being a passionate student of ancient wisdom and modern science ✅ The greatest influence in Brian's life ✅ Big ideas from Areté ✅ And much more! Get connected with Brian: Website: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: LinkedIn: Purchase a copy of Areté: Books referenced during the episode: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey: Atomic Habits by James Clear: Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg: The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg: Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay
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296: Jon Levy | Doing Remarkable Things
01/01/2026
296: Jon Levy | Doing Remarkable Things
Jon Levy, behavioral scientist and New York Times bestselling author of You're Invited, known for his work in trust, human connection, belonging, and influence, joins me on this episode. His clients range from Fortune 500 brands, like Microsoft, Google, and Samsung to startups. He’s been featured in major media outlets including CNN, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Time, and The New York Times. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Jon's origin story ✅ Doing remarkable things ✅ A scarcity mindset ✅ How human behavior is contagious ✅ And much more! Get connected with Jon: Website: LinkedIn: Instagram: Twitter: Purchase a copy of You’re Invited: Watch Jon’s TED Talk: Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay
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295: Dr. Alex Auerbach | Inside the Minds of Elite Performers
12/18/2025
295: Dr. Alex Auerbach | Inside the Minds of Elite Performers
Dr. Alex Auerbach, sport and performance psychologist, co-founder and CEO of Momentum Labs, and author of Called to Greatness, joins me on this episode. Alex has worked with the best athletes in the world in the NBA, NFL, MLB, and Olympians, as well as high-performers in other domains like elite military units, Fortune 5 companies, and venture-backed start-ups. He currently serves as the performance psychologist with the Jacksonville Jaguars and previously held the role of Senior Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ The science of high performance and human potential ✅ Emotional regulation and nervous system mastery ✅ Mindfulness as a competitive advantage ✅ Building healthy, high-performing cultures ✅ And much more! Get connected with Alex: Website: Instagram: Twitter: LinkedIn: Purchase a copy of Called to Greatness: Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay
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294: William Branum | The 5 SEAL Secrets to Success
12/11/2025
294: William Branum | The 5 SEAL Secrets to Success
William Branum, Navy SEAL veteran, founder and CEO of Naked Warrior Recovery, speaker, author, and business and leadership advisor, joins me on this episode. William’s expertise in leadership and mindset is sought after by organizations ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. He's been featured by Fox News, USA Today, MarketWatch, and other media outlets. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Limiting beliefs ✅ Knowing your worth ✅ Becoming a Navy SEAL ✅ Accepting and learning from failure ✅ And much more! Get connected with William: Website: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: LinkedIn: Download a copy of William's 5 SEAL Secrets: Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay
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293: Amberly Lago | How To Find Joy Through the Journey
12/04/2025
293: Amberly Lago | How To Find Joy Through the Journey
Amberly Lago, a leading expert in resilience and transformation, a TEDx and internationally renowned motivational speaker, USA Today bestselling author, coach, and host of the globally top-ranked podcast, The Amberly Lago Show, joins me on this episode. Amberly has been featured in popular media outlets, including Forbes, USA Today, The Doctors, The Today Show, People, and many others. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Finding joy through adversity ✅ The power of forgiveness ✅ Living with chronic pain while thriving ✅ Vulnerability as a superpower ✅ And much more! Get connected with Amberly: Website: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Twitter: Purchase a copy of Joy Through the Journey: Listen to The Amberly Lago Show podcast: Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay
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292: Muriel Wilkins | Leadership Is an Inside Game
11/27/2025
292: Muriel Wilkins | Leadership Is an Inside Game
Muriel Wilkins, CEO & Founder of Paravis Partners, author of Leadership Unblocked, a trusted executive coach, C-suite advisor to some of the world’s most influential leaders, and host of the acclaimed Harvard Business Review podcast, Coaching Real Leaders, joins me on the latest episode of Business Minds Coffee Chat. Muriel has been featured in popular media outlets, including Harvard Business Review, Business Insider, Fast Company, and Forbes. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Limiting beliefs and their impact ✅ Common hidden blockers holding us back ✅ Moving from blocked to unblocked ✅ And much more! Get connected with Muriel: Website: LinkedIn: Instagram: Twitter: Purchase a copy of Leadership Unblocked: Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay
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291: Dr. Michael Sapiro | The Transformative Potential of Psychedelic Psychotherapy
11/20/2025
291: Dr. Michael Sapiro | The Transformative Potential of Psychedelic Psychotherapy
Dr. Michael Ryoshin Sapiro, an ordained Zen Buddhist monk and poet, clinical psychologist, psychedelic psychotherapist, author, meditation teacher, and musician, joins me on the latest Business Minds Coffee Chat. Michael integrates Buddhist and Nondual teachings and practices with psychology and science to help people unlearn programming, unlock potential, and awaken the heart where our deepest wisdom and creativity are kept. His latest book, Truth Medicine, is a comprehensive dive into psychedelic psychotherapy—what it is and how it can help heal and transform your physiological, psychological, social, and spiritual life. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ The transformative potential of psychedelic psychotherapy ✅ Healing old wounds that keep you stuck in the same patterns ✅ Moving from surviving to thriving ✅ And much more! Get connected with Michael: Website: Facebook: LinkedIn: Instagram: Purchase a copy of Truth Medicine: Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay
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290: Claude Silver | A Journey of Self: Finding Your Authenticity
11/13/2025
290: Claude Silver | A Journey of Self: Finding Your Authenticity
Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX, author of Be Yourself at Work, speaker, and mentor, joins me on the latest Business Minds Coffee Chat. Claude has become a trusted voice on emotional intelligence, heart-centered leadership, and the power of authenticity in the workplace. She’s been featured in popular media outlets including The New York Times, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Why authentic presence is today’s greatest business superpower ✅ True drivers of trust, culture, and lasting impact ✅ The creation of the Chief Heart Officer Role ✅ Authentic leadership & human-centric culture ✅ And much more! Get connected with Claude: Website: Facebook: LinkedIn: Twitter: Instagram: Purchase a copy of Be Yourself at Work: Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay
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289: Dr. Jeff Spencer | The Blueprint to Your Greatness
11/06/2025
289: Dr. Jeff Spencer | The Blueprint to Your Greatness
Dr. Jeff Spencer, an Olympian, author of multiple books, an award-winning chiropractor, a renowned glass artist, and a human performance coach, joins me on this episode. Jeff's client roster includes Lance Armstrong, Tiger Woods, the rock group U2, Richard Branson, and many others. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Jeff's backstory ✅ Angels who played a pivotal role in Jeff's life ✅ Training for the Olympics ✅ Building a champion's mindset ✅ And much more! Get connected with Jeff: Website: LinkedIn: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay
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288: Dr. Josh Davis | The Difference That Makes the Difference
10/30/2025
288: Dr. Josh Davis | The Difference That Makes the Difference
Dr. Josh Davis, international and USA Today bestselling author, NLP certified trainer and master practitioner, joins me on the latest Business Minds Coffee Chat. Josh is the founder and director of the Science-Based Leadership Institute, where he and his team draw on neuroscience and psychology to help leaders change themselves and lead change. His writing has appeared in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Psychology Today, Inc., and leading business and academic journals. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ What NLP really is ✅ Mental models ✅ Whether NLP is science, pseudoscience, or something in between ✅ Putting NLP into practice ✅ And much more! Get connected with Josh: Website: LinkedIn: Twitter: Purchase a copy of The Difference That Makes the Difference: Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay
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287: John O'Leary | The Choice to Be a Victor
10/23/2025
287: John O'Leary | The Choice to Be a Victor
John O’Leary, 2x #1 national bestselling author, world-renowned inspirational and TEDx speaker, host of the globally top-ranked Live Inspired podcast, and executive producer and subject of the major motion picture Soul On Fire, joins me on the latest Business Minds Coffee Chat. John has shared his message with millions across the U.S. and around the world. His incredible life story, adapted into the full-length feature film Soul On Fire, was released in theaters nationwide in October 2025. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ A victor vs victim mindset ✅ John’s ignition statement for life ✅ The power of having heroes ✅ Making Soul On Fire ✅ And much more! Get connected with John: Website: Facebook: LinkedIn: Twitter: Instagram: Purchase a copy of On Fire: Purchase a copy of In Awe: Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay
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286: Sara Leila Sherman | The Transformative Power of Music
10/16/2025
286: Sara Leila Sherman | The Transformative Power of Music
Sara Leila Sherman, a classical musician, educator, author, arts entrepreneur, founder of Mozart for Munchkins, and the nonprofit Little Mozart Foundation, joins me on the latest Business Minds Coffee Chat. Sara’s work includes partnerships with the Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra, Lincoln Center, Hudson Yards, and the United Federation of Teachers, as well as a pioneering music and mindfulness curriculum for The Goldie Hawn Foundation’s MindUP for Music program. She’s been featured in major media outlets, including The New York Times and Fast Company, and writes regularly for Psychology Today on the intersection of music, education, and mental health. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Why music matters and how it can transform the way we live, learn, and connect ✅ How to use music intentionally to: 🎵Fuel creativity 🎵Reduce stress 🎵Boost focus and productivity 🎵Enhance emotional well-being ✅ And much more! Get connected with Sara: Website: and Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: Order a copy of Resonant Minds: Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay
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285: Dr. Jeffrey Hull | The Path From Self to Other to System
10/09/2025
285: Dr. Jeffrey Hull | The Path From Self to Other to System
Dr. Jeffrey Hull, a highly sought-after facilitator, keynote speaker, bestselling author, and executive coach to leaders across the globe, joins me on the latest Business Minds Coffee Chat. Jeff brings years of translating science into leadership as a consultant, psychologist, and teacher at New York University and Harvard Medical School. His work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Investor’s Business Daily, and other major media outlets. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Jeff’s journey from therapist to leadership coaching ✅ The science of leadership ✅ How to expand your impact as a leader ✅ And much more! Get connected with Jeff: Website: Facebook: LinkedIn: Purchase a copy of The Science of Leadership: Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay
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284: Shawn Kanungo | Be Bold and Become Indispensable
10/02/2025
284: Shawn Kanungo | Be Bold and Become Indispensable
Shawn Kanungo, a globally recognized innovation strategist and disruption expert, bestselling author, and a wildly popular keynote speaker who was named in Forbes as the “Best Virtual Keynote Speaker I’ve Ever Seen,” joins me on this episode. Shawn previously spent 12 years at Deloitte, working closely with leaders to better plan for the opportunities associated with disruptive innovation. Shawn is a partner with Queen & Rook, where he advises leading organizations and executives on disruptive trends. His work and interviews have been featured in various media outlets, including Forbes, The Globe & Mail, The Guardian, CBC, and CTV. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ The moment that changed the trajectory of Shawn’s life ✅ Embracing the darkness ✅ Unlearning limiting mindsets ✅ The Bold Ones ✅ And much more! Get connected with Shawn: Website: Facebook: LinkedIn: Instagram: Twitter: Purchase a copy of The Bold Ones: Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay
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