Leigh Martinuzzi

Chess 4 Life An incredible conversation today with Elliot Neff about Chess. You may think of chess as just a game but as I've learnt today, it's much more! Through Elliot's journey in playing chess and becoming a Chess Master, he went on to develop a program to help children excel in life. Elliot and the team and Chess4Life have developed programs to help make a positive impact on the lives of 1 million kids each week. Elliot shares the educational mindset and life skills that chess can teach. Amazing! Pick up a copy of Elliots book, A Pawns Journey, using this link. Guest Bio. Elliott Neff is a National Master in Chess, author of A Pawn’s Journey (October 2018), and CEO of Chess4Life, which exists to help kids develop life skills through the game of chess. What began for Elliott as a childhood fascination with chess has blossomed into an opportunity to positively impact tens of thousands of kids per week through Chess4Life programs, and a vision of impacting 1 million youth per week. Elliott’s coaching ex

Wanting, The Power of Memetic Desire. Humans don’t desire anything independently. Human desire is mimetic – we imitate what other people want. This affects the way we choose partners, friends, careers, clothes and travel destinations. Mimetic desire is responsible for the formation of our very identities. This is a great conversation with Luke about how we can best understand our desires, simply by asking Why, and some guidance on how we can free ourselves from chasing unfulfilling desires. Pick up a copy of Luke's book, Wanting here. Guest Bio. Luke Burgis is an entrepreneur and scholar who has founded 3 successful companies. He is currently the Entrepreneuer-in-Residence at the Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship in Washington DC, and the author of the bestselling book Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life.

Optimal Health & Wellness I speak with Dr Ron Sinha about metabolic health and how we can improve it. As a physician and the world’s leading insulin resistance expert, Dr Ron has much to share. As a highly sought-after wellness speaker in Silicon Valley, Dr Ron has first-hand experience working with individuals and companies to help improve overall health and wellness in the lifestyle dynamics of the 21st century. Discussing everything from exercise and diet to sleep and wearables. It will inspire change! Guest Bio. Dr. Ronesh Sinha is a physician and world’s leading insulin resistance expert. He is the author of The South Asian Health Solution, which has been a resource for readers worldwide on insulin resistance and heart disease prevention. He is also a highly sought-after wellness speaker in Silicon Valley who has given talks at TEDx Talks and Google. Dr. Ronesh is also the Chief Medical Officer of Silicon Valley Employer Forum (SVEF), a coalition of over 60 of the biggest tech employers in the world t

The Mystery of You Have we forgotten about being happy in our pursuit of happiness? We have been well trained to go after what we want, but are we missing out on life by always focusing on some future event? In this conversation with Emilio Diez Barroso, he invites us to uncover a peace that is untouched by the happenings of life and encourages us to discover who we are beyond our familiar identities and roles. Life is a spiritual journey and when we discover our deepest, most natural level of Self, we can tap into this greater sense of freedom. Guest Bio. Emilio Diez Barroso was a lifelong seeker—seeking recognition, achievement, love, success, and finally, the ultimate carrot: enlightenment. In his pursuit of enlightenment, he was forced to face what all the seeking had been trying to avoid: his own sense of unworthiness. Defeated at the game of avoiding and humbled by the realization of his true nature, he is now dedicated to alleviating suffering in the world. Emilio is married and is a father to thre

Emotional Intelligence EQ Freedman is a leader in the field of emotional intelligence have a proven track record in helping many raise their own and others' performance with emotional intelligence. In this conversation with Josh, we develop an understanding of what EQ is and then how we can better understand it and use it to guide us in our life's purpose. Please enjoy! Guest Bio. Joshua Freedman is cofounder and CEO of Six Seconds -- the global community of emotional intelligence practitioners, researchers, and experts, working toward a billion people practicing EQ (www.6seconds.org). He is a master-certified coach (International Coaching Federation) and leader of the international EQ Coach Certification, an instructor for Columbia Teachers College Summer Principals Academy, and teaches professionals all around the world practical tools to measure and create value with emotional intelligence. Freedman’s international bestselling book, At the Heart of Leadership, is one of five including Whole-Hearted Pare

Healthy Diet & Mindfulness In this episode, Dr Raj Anand shares information to equip you with the knowledge to enable you to make healthy choices for food. A healthy diet alone, however, is not enough to maintain good health. There are many other measures required, one of which we discuss is mindfulness. At 87 years of age, Dr Raj jumps in with great energy, passion and knowledge which is easy to digest. I hope you enjoy it! Pick up a copy of Raj's book here. Guest Bio. Full bio: Dr. Raj K. Anand is a retired cardiology specialist with over 60+ years’ of experience in the medical field. Yes, you read that right, he is almost 90 years old. Raj is also a healthcare author, focused on equipping readers to make the right decisions regarding their health. His latest book ‘Healthy Diet and Mindfulness to Prevent Coronary Heart Disease’ educates readers on how to make healthy choices to avoid disease.

Being Essential In my conversation with Dain, he shares what Being Essential is all about and presents the seven questions that will help anyone discover an authentic path to the true self and master a virtuous cycle of self-awareness that fosters purpose, value, and joy at work and in life. Grab a copy of Dain's book Being Essential here. Guest Bio. Dain Dunston has spent 35 years as an advisor and coach to leaders, helping them frame the foundation of their personal and professional journeys. He’s a founding Partner at Reservoir LLC, a company designed to bring deep resources to leaders, led by a coalition of some of the most respected executive coaches in the U.S. Reservoir provides advisory services to the C-suite, next-generation leadership development, and advocacy for conscious leadership, societal responsibility, and sustainable business practices. Dunston is a frequent speaker on leadership, culture and coaching topics and has provided speech and executive coaching to companies like Deloitte, Gener

Navigating Ambiguity A thought-provoking conversation with Andrea small to help us all better navigate ambiguity. In our discussion, you will learn how to lean into the discomfort of the unknown to turn creative opportunities into intentional design. Please enjoy! Pick up a copy of Navigating Ambiguity here. Guest Bio. Andrea Small is a design strategist, educator, and now, apparently, a writer. As a Teaching Fellow at Stanford's d.school, she and her cohort originated the “Navigating Ambiguity” curricula, and she has co-authored the forthcoming d.school book "A Designer's Guide to Navigating Ambiguity.” Andrea is currently Creative Lead at Samsung Research America on their R&D Innovation Team in Mountain View, CA. Working closely with SRA executive leadership, her team works at the forefront of advanced technology design and research. She also supports innovation and creativity throughout the R&D organization. She currently teaches “Innovations in Inclusive Design” at Stanford. As part of the course, sh

Leadership Blind Spots Mike Maddock is a serial entrepreneur with a high level of curiosity. He has spent most of his life creating businesses and using his visionary mind to grow them. He has helped many high performing businesses do the same. Solving problems with disruptive ideas to help businesses to thrive. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Mike Maddock. A selection of Mike's book below. Guest Bio. Mike Maddock is an entrepreneur, a keynote speaker, a best-selling author, and a CEO Coach. Mike will tell you that his purpose is “To inspire and empower curiosity.” His passion is to make people believe they can change the world and then provide the tools, frameworks and hard-earned wisdom to make a positive impact happen. Mike calls himself an Idea Monkey because he loves to solve problems with disruptive ideas. This passion for problem-solving has driven Mike to establish 7 successful businesses, including innovation and strategy consultancy Maddock Douglas which has helped more than 25% of th

The Solopreneur's Money Manifesto They are the questions that keep you up at night as a solo entrepreneur: Are there financial land mines I’m missing? Am I paying too much in taxes? Should I save more?Will I ever be able to retire? To better understand you financial motivations first you need know which direction you wish to head. Enjoy this conversation with Gabe Nelson. Grab a copy of Gabe's book here.  Guest Bio. Gabe Nelson earned a BS in Economics from South Dakota State University in 1995, began working in financial services immediately following graduation, obtained his Certified Financial Planner® Designation in 2006, and founded Gabe Nelson Financial in 2008. “With 25 years in the financial services industry and more than a decade as a business owner, I understand the importance of independent, objective, trusted advice. I’m as excited about my clients’ dreams as they are!” “I also believe in strong relationships, both professionally and personally. After marrying my wife Melissa in 1995, we st

Bright Lights, Big Empty IN THE EYES OF THE PUBLIC, RON BAKER HAD ALREADY BECOME AN INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS, performing over sixty lead roles in operas and Broadway shows around the world. However, on the inside, he felt empty and insecure. Something important was missing from his life. Then, a chance encounter on a bus changed everything. What follows is an epic saga of spiritual empowerment like no other and in this conversation Rob shares some of his wisdom. Enjoy! Guest Bio. Ron is the founder of a School of Self-Mastery who has already helped thousands of people open to surprising levels of fulfilment and purpose. He has inspired millions to come together for 15 worldwide events, led from sacred sites around the world. Whether teaching people to create profound intimacy in their lives or activating their 12 power centers for a direct connection to Soul…

Partial Truths A great question, "What is Science?" In this episode, I get the honour to speak with Jim Zimring as he helps answer some great questions about science and Truth. Jim has authored two books in the area of science and human cognition, with the goal of bringing these topics out of the classroom and to a broader audience. Jim has shared fascinated insights that will leave you thinking about science and life. Enjoy! Books by Jim Below Partial Truths: How Fractions Distort Our Thinking What Science Is and How It Really Works Connect with Jim here. Guest Bio. James Zimring is a Professor of Pathology at the University of Virginia where he holds the Thomas W. Tillack chair of experimental pathology. He pursues basic and translational research in the field of transfusion medicine and blood biology. Dr. Zimring has an M.D. and also a Ph.D. in Immunology, both awarded from Emory University, and has published over 165 research articles in his field of study. In addition to his scientific researc

The Secret Language of Cells Our cells are talking. Right now, both your inner and outer worlds are abuzz with chatter among living cells of every possible kind—from those in your body and brain to those in the environment around you. From electrical alerts to chemical codes, the greatest secret of modern biology, hiding in plain sight, is that all of life's activity boils down to one thing: conversation. Jon explains very simply how our cells are all interconnected, how they communicate and why it's so important for the mind, body and spirit. A wonderful conversation. Enjoy! Connect with Jon here. Guest Bio. Dr. Jon Lieff is a neuropsychiatrist with a BA from Yale University and an MD from Harvard Medical School. Known as an innovator in several branches of psychiatry, he pioneered the development of integrated treatment programs for elderly, medically ill, and brain-injured patients, combining medical, psychiatric, and neurological treatment. He was president of the American Association for Geriatric Psy

Conscious Leadership Glen is on a mission. His purpose is to awaken leaders to their true higher Self with the ambition to create a 'new breed' of conscious leaders. Building upon clarity and focus on who they are, why they're here, and what needs to be done are achieving higher levels of success in a world where chaos, confusion and devastation have never been greater. This is an awesome and deep conversation that will inspire us all to connect more deeply within with efforts to tap into the energy of our higher self. Guest Bio. Even at a very early age, I was fascinated with people who led others, and I aspired to be like them. I quietly observed, studied and copied. I wanted to be that kind of person but didn't know-how. But of course, I've learnt a great deal since then about how to be the 'new breed of leader, an 'Alchemist' of business and life. And that all started by 'going within' and discovering my true higher self, or best self-identity. READ MORE HERE

The Sleep Advantage You're probably already aware, that optimising sleep is the missing link to unlocking health and longevity. In my conversation with Devin, we discuss his book The Sleep Advantage and how we can optimize that precious time to win our days. It all begins with reducing our stress and Devin guides us through three key areas relating to our psychology, physiology and environment. A podcast well worth listening to with many great tools to help you improve your sleep. Pick up a copy of The Sleep Advantage here. Guest Bio. When I set out on my personal journey to discover how good my body and mind were designed to feel over a decade ago, I had no idea that sleep would be such an essential foundational piece of the puzzle. In January 2011, I embarked on a two and half month backpack trip through Europe which changed the course of my life forever. I was on course to become a doctor of physical therapy and it was on my adventure that I had time to really think about what I wanted and who I wanted

Drawing on Courage In this episode, I speak with Ashish Goel about his book Drawing on Courage. It's a practical, illustrated guide to overcoming the challenges of creative work, including where to start, how to give or get feedback, when to change direction, and how to stand up for what matters. Courage is a journey and it is via greater self-awareness will be able to take the courage to lead a life with greater purpose. Enjoy! Connect with Ashish here. Guest Bio. Ashish Goel has launched and run design divisions for multiple international companies.
 He is an entrepreneur, designer, former teaching fellow and a collaborator on the Stanford 2025 project. He is the former head of design at Zomato (India's larger-scale Yelp!). He currently runs Boca, his sparkling water start-up, and advises some of India's top technology companies on design and product management.

Conscious Leader Dom is the founder and CEO of DotConnect, a company dedicated to finding the best people for high-achieving companies. She has dedicated her life to recruitment and after many years of hard work, she found herself burnt out. She made a pivot and more recently she discovered the benefits of being more conscious - she became a conscious leader. Her company now has over 90 staff and helps many other companies and leaders reach higher levels of consciousness in the workplace too. This is her story, well worth a listen. Connect with Dom here. Guest Bio. Dom Farnan is the Founder and CEO DotConnect, where they find exceptional people for high-achieving companies. DotConnect has a team of 85 employees and has recruited for leading organizations such as the National Football League (NFL), Snapchat, Samsung Next, and Zendesk. Dom graduated early from high school and immediately started her recruitment career at the age of 17 after a neighbor got her an opportunity to work in the HR department of t

Corporate Innovation Innovation used to be seen as a game best left to entrepreneurs, but now a new breed of corporate managers is flipping this logic on its head. These Corporate Explorers have the insight, resilience, and discipline to overcome the obstacles and build new ventures from inside even the largest organisations. In this interview with co-author Andrew Binns, we explore how all companies and organisations can make innovation shine within. Connect with Andrew here. Guest Bio. Andrew Binns is a co-founder of Change Logic, a Boston-based strategic advisory firm. He works with CEOs, boards, and senior teams as they lead significant business change. His goal is to help organisations liberate their potential to excite the world with innovation. Andy has 25 years of consulting experience as both an external and internal consultant for McKinsey & Co., the IBM Corporation, and Change Logic. At IBM, Andy was deeply involved in the Emerging Business Opportunity program, for which he received an award fr

The Choreography of Customer Service Customer service is a lot like dancing. You can sit on the sidelines, go through the motions, or take the time to learn. In this interview I speak with Chris Lynam who will give you the moves to stand out. Great insight! Guest Bio. Chris Lynam is a small business owner, father of five, and the author of the book The Choreography of Customer Service. While most business books are written from the perspective of the board room, his point of view comes from the ballroom. As a professional dancer, teacher, and worldwide trainer for Arthur Murray International, Chris's book reveals the secrets to high touch customer service for you and your business.

Managing Menopause This is a fairly insightful conversation and an important one, even for us men. I speak with Maryon Steward about her latest book Managing Menopause. In it Maryon shares her Natural Menopause Solution that a woman can take immediately to feel better right away. She explains to me in layman terms how the women's biological system and hormones work and how both men and women can aid some of the issues associated with it. Connect with Maryon here. Guest Bio. Maryon Stewart is the author of Manage Your Menopause Naturally and 27 other books. A world-renowned healthcare expert, she has helped tens of thousands of women around the world overcome PMS and menopause symptoms without using drugs or hormones. In 2018 she was awarded the British Empire Medal and was recognized as one of the 50 most inspirational women by the Daily Mail.