Leigh Martinuzzi

The Sleep Doctor Please enjoy my interview with Dr Michael Breus about how to improve your sleep you can kick more ass in work and life. Guest Bio Michael J. Breus, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist and both a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. His speciality – Sleep Disorders. Dr. Breus is the author of The Power of When which is about discovering our Chronotype, biological clock, so we reveal how we can work better with our body, not against it. He is also the author of The Sleep Doctor’s Diet Plan: Lose Weight Through Better Sleep and Good Night: The Sleep Doctor’s 4-week Program to Better Sleep and Better Health, both that continue to change the lives of readers. You can find the full interview and show notes by the link below.

The Hidden Why Podcast in 2020 A quick episode before I take off for a couple of weeks. Here is the plan for The Hidden Why podcast in 2020 for those of you who are interested. Enjoy the holidays! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

What Holds Us Back Written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi Mindset - the established set of assumptions, attitudes or methods held by one or more people or groups of people. It can relate to an incident, world view or philosophy of life. Psychologist, Carol Dweck, discovered after decades of research that people can be defined by two mindsets and that is the fixed and the growth mindset. It’s very simple to grasp the concept but what more interesting is how these mindsets that we hold can influence and shape our lives. They can be the cause for much pain in life and the reason many of us get held back or avoid things. Alternatively, they can propel us to achieve levels in life that we may never have thought would be attainable.

Stillness Is the Key by Ryan Holiday This book flection is written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi Ryan Holiday is the best-selling author of two remarkable books, Ego is the Enemy and The Obstacle Is the Way. Both of which have been read and reviewed on The Hidden Why previously. He encapsulates mostly Stoic wisdom into much of his work and he has a daily blog about Stoic and other life philosophy. Check out The Daily Stoic dot com. Stillness Is the Key is a book that incorporates timeless life principles and philosophy with the attempt to highlight why and how a successful life can be achieved by slowing down as opposed to the cluster fuck affair life otherwise throws at us. He blends Stoic and Buddhist philosophy to do this. It’s not about doing nothing, rather, it’s about being calm, steady and clear so that you can tackle life with greater focus, discipline while staying aligned with what’s necessary and important to you.

QUESTIONS? Ask More! Please enjoy my interview with Frank Sesno’s about his book Ask More: The Power of Questions to Open Doors, Uncover Solutions and Spark Change. We discuss how we can be more effective at work, at home and in life by putting great questions to work for us. What questions should we be asking? Guest Bio Frank Sesno is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and former anchor, White House Correspondent, Washington Bureau Chief, and talk show host for CNN. He currently serves as director of George Washington University’s School of Media and Public Affairs, and is the creator of Planet Forward, an innovative forum seeking solutions to daunting challenges such as global hunger. He lives in Washington, D.C.

Staying Focused on the Goal With Leigh Martinuzzi This is a short mash-up of a few recent motivational rants shared live on my Facebook and Instagram channels. Today I am sharing a series of rants about how to stay focused on your goals and dreams. Firstly, it's important to figure out what your goals are, both short-term and long-term goals. Then stay connected with your goals daily. To keep your momentum it's important to forget about what others think. They can often block you from proceeding. Think long-term. Remember your goals must make you feel good. They must be something you love, that fills you with joy. If it feels right you will be able to sustain longer-term. If you'd like to join me live on Facebook or Instagram please do.

Day In Day Out with Nick Dancer Day in day out. Show up and do the work. Nick Dancer is the founder and operator of Dancer Concrete Design, a successful business that he started from his basement. As a husband, dad, and business owner Nick shares his experiences and perspectives to help anyone jump on the path to better work and life. Many of the principles Nick writes about are timeless, just with his personal take. It's not about cutting corners or looking for quick wins, it's about rediscovering the basics. Guest Bio "Nick is the founder and operator of Dancer Concrete Design, a speciality concrete floor finishing company that started in his basement and has grown to be the leader for architectural concrete finishes in the region. He lives in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and his favourite thing is celebrating life with his wife, Alexis and three sons Clark, Charlie, and Clyde."

Conversations ABC Radio This podcast reflection is written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi Conversations draw you deeper into the life story of someone you may, or may not, have heard about — someone who has seen and done amazing things. Why I have really begun to enjoy this show? Listening to stories of a broad array of people and their lives you just never know what you might learn. That is growth. That is understanding. That is progress. There are an array of people and the beauty is you can pick and choose which interviews to listen to and which to leave behind. You may see a familiar name that strikes your interest or a topic that you have been serious about. Well worth the time.

The Cheese Trap with Neal Barnard I've been making a few vegan kinds of cheese of late and been thinking about this interview I did with Neal Barnard last year about his book The Cheese Trap. It prompted me to reshare this interview. Enjoy. Full show notes from our interview can be found at thehiddenwhy.com episode 411.

Perseverance with Leigh Martinuzzi This is a short mash-up of a few recent motivational rants shared live on my Facebook and Instagram channels. Today I am sharing a series of rants about perseverance. How to persevere? Hard work, belief, play the long game, keep your eye on the goal, avoid the naysayers, connect with they Why, and keep on moving forward. If you'd like to join me live on Facebook or Instagram please do.

Focusing On The Goal Is Wrong Enjoy this episode as Karl Stedman, founder of PSTV, sits down with Leigh Martinuzzi, the host of the hidden why podcast as they go over the process and why focusing on the daily individual steps is superior to focusing on the end goal. Unsubstantiated Genius A podcast where they talk about things that matter. Short, off the cuff, conversations with exceptional individuals on how to improve the world, expand your thinking, and dominate in business. Tune in and if you like the content, subscribe and leave a review!

The Algebra of Happiness By Scott Galloway This book flection is written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi Happiness, the primary pursuit of all of us and yet in this pursuit we get so tangled up in the unnecessary, the purposeless, the cobwebs of things that do nothing for our overall happiness… and yes, we persist with the hope that we will discover greater happiness. In this book, The Algebra of Happiness, Scott Galloway, professor of New York University’s Stern School of Business, entertains us with antidotes and wisdom on how we may all be able to live with a little more happiness.

People Powered with Jono Bacon Harness the power of communities, both inside and outside of your organization, to drive value and revenue, activate your employees’ and customers’ talents, and create a highly engaged, loyal customer base. In my interview with Jono Bacon, we discuss his newest book, People Powered, and the power and value of creating active communities. Guest Bio Jono Bacon is a leading community strategist, speaker, author, and podcaster. He is the founder of Jono Bacon Consulting which provides community strategy/execution, workflow, and other services. He is the author of the critically-acclaimed The Art of Community, a columnist for Forbes and opensource.com, founder of the Community Leadership Summit and Open Collaboration Conferences, and co-founder of Bad Voltage. He is an advisor to AlienVault, Moltin, data. world, Mycroft, Open Networking Foundation, and Open Cloud Consortium.

Revolution by Russell Brand Written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi (originally published Oct 7th, 2014) Revolution by Russell Brand... a life-changing read? No! Entertaining? Yes! And a few thoughts to reflect upon and some ideas that may be beneficial for self-improvement. In a humorous, Brand style rant, he gets you thinking outside the box and on a different tangent to the status quo. A book that shares one person's ideas in a way that generates new and challenging thoughts within is to be appreciated and Brand has done this well. Whether right or wrong or indeed revolutionary Russell opens your mind to different points of view and perspectives about the world we live in with a particular emphasis on politics, culture and wealth distribution.

5 Ways to Stay Motivated with Leigh Martinuzzi This is a short mash-up of a few recent motivational rants shared live on my Facebook and Instagram channels. Today I am sharing a series of rants about how to stay motivated. Consume motivational content, start the day energised, find joy in what we do, what's the reward and know Why! If you'd like to join me live on Facebook or Instagram please do.

Kick Ass By Mel Robbins This book flection is written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi Mel Robbins is an American television host, author and motivational speaker. She has a popular TEDx Talk too - How to Stop Screwing Yourself Over. Her book The 5 Second Rule was a big success and now she has launched this Audiobook titled Kick Ass. It's a series on unfiltered one-on-one coaching sessions and advice from Mel. Please enjoy my review here.

6 Ways to Keep Your Career Motivation Strong Over the Holidays Written by Laura Gayle and Narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi Let’s face it: The holidays can be far from a relaxing break from work, school, or other aspects of daily life. Instead, it’s often a time when many things speed up. Between attending (or hosting) parties, going to work gatherings, seeing family, keeping kids busy, and shopping for groceries and gifts, you’ll pretty much find disruption every time you turn around. Yet, by the same token, during the holidays, other things slow down or get sidetracked altogether — like your motivation to take care of your professional life or your personal well-being. If you’re feeling overwhelmed during the chaos of the holidays and want to refocus and get back on track, here are six tips to help pull you out of the doldrums, keep you grounded, and move you in the right direction.

The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety In my interview with Tim Clark, we discuss his newest book The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety. The book is a practical, hands-on guide that shows how leaders can build psychological safety in their organizations, creating an environment where employees feel included, fully engaged, and encouraged to contribute their best efforts and ideas. What I found most insightful about our discussion is the parallel these stages have on all social situations and therefore relevant to us all. Guest Bio Timothy R. Clark is founder and CEO of LeaderFactor, a consulting, coaching, and training organization. Dr. Clark is an international authority in the fields of psychological safety & innovation, large-scale change & transformation, and senior leadership development. He is the author of Epic Change: How to Lead Change in the Global Age, Leadership Bones, The Employee Engagement Mindset, Leading with Character and Competence: Moving Beyond Title, Position, And Authority. His new book,

A Podcast for all Occasions By Leigh Martinuzzi In this episode, I decided to talk about all podcasts in general and how there is a podcast for all occasions. Typically I review a podcast but I thought I'd try something a little different. Please leave your thoughts, comments & questions below. Peace, passion and purpose…

Get Started With Leigh Martinuzzi This is a short mash-up of a few recent motivational rants shared live on my Facebook and Instagram channels. Today I am sharing a series of rants about how to get started. Talking about dreaming big, making it fun, discarding the unnecessary shit, breaking the rules and a tool to overcome procrastination - 5,4,3,2,1 - GO! If you'd like to join me live on Facebook or Instagram please do.