Leigh Martinuzzi

This is Marketing Written by Leigh Martinuzzi Seth Godin is the marketing guru – the king of marketing. He sure knows his stuff. As I stated in a recent review of his podcast Akimbo, aside from extreme marketing prowess what makes Seth so attractable is his ability to communicate both elegantly and clearly. It is one of the traits that I truly admire about Seth. This book captures the brilliance of Seth’s knowledge on marketing in an easy to read format that will make us humble marketers or sceptics reframe what marketing is and why it exists. Seth defines what marketing is and what it isn’t. With work that has transformed how successful entrepreneurs and businesses communicate with their people, their tribes, the market, I would suggest Seth is a worthy source to learn from. Please enjoy this week's book reflection on The Hidden Why podcast.

The Willpower Instinct Written by Leigh Martinuzzi Dr Kelly McGonigal is a health psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University who, using neuroscience and psychology, is dedicated to delivering practical tips and strategies to help improve the well-being of others. After the popularity of one of her courses, ‘The Science of Willpower’ McGonigal decided to write this book to elaborate and explain her work further. In reading The Willpower Instinct I believe McGonigal successful answers the following questions: What is willpower? How does it work? Why does it matter? And, what we can do about enhancing our personal self-control? Please enjoy this week's book reflection on The Hidden Why podcast.

The Brendon Show Since reading one of Brendon’s earlier books years ago, The Motivation Manifesto, a book that suggests a key human motive in the pursuit of life is personal freedom, I have found his speech and use of words encouraging. A reason why I remain a subscriber of Brendon's work. Although I admit, I can only handle so much at a time because I find it sometimes a little repetitive and Brendon sometimes over the top and unnecessarily enthusiastic. The Brendon Show remains on my podcast playlist as a go-to source of inspiration, positivity and occasionally the odd tip, trick and practices to help me on my journey forward. Please enjoy this month's podcast reflection on The Hidden Why podcast.

The Future & Tech In this interview, I speak with Futurist Matt Ward about Exponential Technologies and Where We are Headed. People talk about AI and blockchain, Crispr and VR yet the vast majority of folks do not realize how quickly the future is coming or which industries will have the largest impact. Worse still, many believe their futures to be much like their pasts and yet the science, especially when it comes to ageing and AI is advancing exponentially faster than people expect. Individuals that see the future before it is here are able to better prepare and succeed as the world changes. We discuss why and how exponential technologies will affect health, longevity and humanity. Matt's greatest concern is that almost globally, society, politics and the cultures we exist in are limited by short-term thinking. Perhaps the best way forward with an attempt to avoid any major catastrophes is to encourage more conversations like this one. Enjoy!  Guest Bio Matt Ward runs an investment syndicate, hosts top

Awareness, Attachment & Relationships Don Miguel Ruiz Jr. is a Nagual, a Toltec Master of Transformation. He has recently published his 5th book The Seven Secrets to Healthy, Happy Relationships, that shares sevearl focal points to creating more meaningful connetions.  This is my second interview with Miguel and once again an inspiring conversation that journeys through adversity, awareness, attachement and realtionships. By combining the wisdom of Toltec traditions with the knowledge gained from his own personal journey, he share isnight to help us attain a higher level of personal freedom. Enjoy!  Guest Bio When he was only 14 years old, don Miguel Ruiz Jr. apprenticed to his father don Miguel Sr. and his grandmother, Madre Sarita, to learn how to they manifested their intent to heal people, both physically and spiritually. When he reached his mid-20’s, after 10 years of apprenticeship, his father intensified his training.  This training culminated one day when don Miguel Ruiz Sr. sent his eldest son ou

No Plan B! Why? By Leigh Martinuzzi The beauty of modern life is that we do have options. We have choices. We have the availability and opportunity to explore alternate paths in life. This gives us greater security in life. It helps to reduce stress, anxiety and depression in hard times. I believe that having a Plan B, C, and D allows gives us a little extra comfort in life. A little more confidence in knowing that other opportunities do exist. You need not actively pursue them however when things become unstuck knowing that you can be a huge benefit. We do not want to fail in our pursuits. We want success for our Plan A's. However, if plan A doesn't work out, what then? Enjoy this week's Solo Rant on The Hidden Why.

Automobile University By Leigh Martinuzzi Growth, a fundamental human need! Growth is progress and progress is powerful. We all must partake in daily activities of self-enhancement. If we can aim to be a little bit better than we were yesterday, we will find a greater sense of accomplishment, and that speaks in volumes when it comes to the quality of life we live. Find what excites you, what you are passionate about and make your automobile a university. I can guarantee it will give you a more profound sense of purpose in life. Enjoy this week's Solo Rant @ The Hidden Why

Purposeful Thought and Purposeful Action By Leigh Martinuzzi I’ve spent the last few years researching, reflecting and writing about life’s purpose. The Hidden Why exists for this pursuit. Searching for our fundamental life’s purpose. My purpose. Seeking ways to create a life with a little bit more meaning. And so, the great philosophical question is asked, what is the purpose of life? What is the purpose of my existence? The purpose of our existence? Enjoy this week's Solo Rant about PURPOSE @ The Hidden Why.

Tech and Human Connection By Leigh Martinuzzi Technology has been said to come with many great efficiencies. Of course, it does! As we marvel with tech’s rapid and amazing advances we are becoming more aware of how significantly it infiltrates our everyday lives. Digitalisation has a heavy impact on our lives and is now a prominent field of study. Backed be research there are those who would argue the tech is indeed making life easier for people. Then there are those that would disagree stating that the digital world is killing what it means to connect. What it means to be human. Is tech killing human connectivity? Enjoy this week's Solo Rant on The Hidden Why.

Epictetus by Haward B. Morse Written by Leigh Martinuzzi “There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.” Epictetus Epictetus was a second-century stoic philosopher. Born a slave and raised within the Roman Empire. After his release from slavery, he found peace in Greece where is spent the remainder of his days. This book is delivered in two parts, the first is short precepts, practical guides to the bulk of his work – The Enchiridion. The second part is the longer discourses of Epictetus. These writings are actually the works of his pupil Arrian. Please enjoy this week's book reflection on The Hidden Why.

Life on Purpose by Victor J. Strecher Written by Leigh Martinuzzi Here is another book about how to find our purpose in life and to be honest it’s a freaking awesome one. Seriously, it is! I found a tonne of inspiration and value within these pages. Note merely another person with a wishy-washy message on purpose. Life on Purpose is a guide for anyone who is on the search for more purpose in life. Using philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, biology and other sciences, the author creates a clear to understand book to show its reader why having 'purpose' is essential for one's wellbeing. He also reveals elements, practices and tools that will assist the reader on their journey. Enjoy this week's book reflection on The Hidden Why.

Atomic Habits Written by Leigh Martinuzzi James Clear in on a mission to assist others to make gradual, 1%, improvements, every day. His belief is that one does not rise to the level of their goals but rather falls to the level of their systems. As a travelling photographer, professional weightlifter and now a respected expert on habit formation James says that many of us are more likely to admit defeat and succumb to self-blame when what they truly desire to achieve in life just isn’t happening. In my interview with James, he said it’s not you, it’s your systems. Enjoy this week's book reflection on The Hidden Why.

Akimbo with Seth Godin Written by Leigh Martinuzzi Seth Godin is a bit of a genius in the marketing and entrepreneurial space. He even has his own Wikipedia page which, surprisingly enough, was a topic of conversation from season three, episode one – The Deletionists. He has primarily been involved in start-up businesses including his work for Yoyodyne, a very successful marketing company that helps companies promote their products and services in unique ways. In this post, I review Seth's podcast, Akimbo, an extension of his years of experience that showcases a broad spectrum of wisdom and knowledge on certain topics relevant to business, marketers, entrepreneurs, writers and well anyone looking to create art and ship their work to an audience. Please enjoy!

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Consciousness & Reality Mark Gober is the author of An End to Upside Down Thinking: Dispelling the Myth That the Brain Produces Consciousness and the Implications for Everyday Life. Curious and intrigued by the nature of the universe and with a desire to answer some of life's big questions Mark began his journey and what he discovered was an upside-down view on the nature of consciousness. He delivers this breakthrough concept that consciousness creates all material reality. Biological processes do not create consciousness. His book has been described as Stephen Hawking’s A Brief History of Time meets Eckhart Tolle’s The Power of Now. With a broad range of research into the disciplines of quantum physics to psychic phenomena and near-death experiences Mark clearly highlights how such a view can bring comfort and even greater happiness to one's life. Personally, this I was blown away by this conversation with Mark - turning traditionally held perspectives and scientific thought upside down. Amazing! Please

Sustainable Life Satisfaction Drawing on more than 20 years of experience as a leading Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and Psychologist Jennifer delivers us with an inspirational conversation on how to live A Path To Sustainable Life Satisfaction. She believes that how society and individuals think about happiness isn't realistic. Many of us a driven by a materialistic definition. Rather than bringing one sustainable life satisfaction, such paths seem to be living many unhappy and with a greater sense of unease in life. We explore definitions of happiness which Dr Guttman feels is better understood as satisfaction and why this is such an important topic to discuss. She also provides us with six insightful techniques she which are reinforced by several simple enlightening exercises. It begins with us creating more self-awareness and understanding about who we really are. Enjoy! Guest Bio Dr Jennifer Guttman is a leading Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experien

Outsmarting An Economist Steven Landsburg is an acclaimed author and professor of economics who in this interview dares us to try to outsmart an economist? He wrote his new book, Can You Outsmart an Economist? to inspire and show readers how to do just that by expanding the way you think about decision making and problem-solving. We discuss the "why" behind economics which he suggests is all about exploring the hidden why or motives behind our behaviours and decisions in daily life. He shares several puzzles from his book aimed to exercise our brain, using logic and problem-solving ability to view things from unique perspectives. It is an enjoyable and entertaining view through the lens of an economist - challenging us to think differently about the decisions we make and what we do. Guest Bio Steven Landsburg is a professor of economics at The University of Rochester. He's written for the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Forbes, Slate, and others of that ilk. He blogs at TheBigQuestions.com. His

Awareness Today's featured guest is Jonathan Robinson. The topic is "Awareness." Let the show begin. Guest Bio Jonathan Robinson is a psychotherapist, best-selling author of 12 books, and a professional speaker from Northern California. Mr Robinson has made numerous appearances on the Oprah show, as well as many other national TV talk shows, and articles about him have appeared in USA Today, Newsweek and The Los Angeles Times. For the past 30 years, he has spoken to dozens of Fortune 500 companies including Google, Microsoft, Dell Computer, Coca-Cola, and Fed-Ex. Jonathan has written several bestseller books including, “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Awakening Your Spirituality;” “The Experience of God,” “The Little Book of Big Questions;” and “Communication Miracles for Couples.” He co-hosts the podcast “Awareness Explorers” with author Brian Tom O’Connor. Through TV, live lectures and radio, Mr Robinson has reached over 100 million people around the world. He is known for providing his audiences with

Toxicity Today's featured guest is Paul Colaianni. The topic is "Toxicity." Let the show begin. Guest Bio Paul Colaianni (KO-LEE-AH-NEE) is a personal empowerment coach and wrote the book The Overwhelmed Brain: Personal Growth for Critical Thinkers. He is also the host of The Overwhelmed Brain podcast, a show that helps you increase your emotional intelligence, strengthen your self-worth and self-esteem, build healthy relationships. He currently resides in Atlanta, GA

Legacy Today's featured guest is Jennifer Carroll. The topic is "Legacy." Let the show begin. Guest Bio Jennifer is a former TV news reporter, wife, mother, desperate housewife, author, speaker, caregiver, and now a widow. Her superb storytelling skills are infused with motivational tools, knee-slapping humour, and practical insights on “living life to the max,” making for a gripping conversation that will inspire even the most hard-driving audience members. Through her book Beyond Invincible, Jennifer moves her audience to discover the simple principles of creating a remarkable life and leaving a profound legacy. With her front-line perspective of the Alpha Entrepreneurial profile as a renegade widow, Jennifer channels her grief into passion as she tells her late husband’s story about a life lived largely -- but not long enough! Jennifer is an avid snowboarder, wake surfer, cyclist, and yogi who loves to dance, travel, and entertain her lifelong friends with her storytelling. She is a mother to Jessic