BookThinkers: Life-Changing Books

The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast!  In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Karen Mayer Cunningham, author of The Epic IEP: A Powerful Playbook for Parents, Educators, and Advocates Navigating the Special Education Process.Karen is a nationally recognized special education advocate, speaker, and mediator with nearly three decades of experience at the IEP and 504 table. Known as The Special Education Boss®, she’s helped families and school teams all over the country navigate IDEA, Section 504, and disability law so kids with exceptionalities get the services and support they deserve.In this episode, you’ll learn why special education, when delivered with fidelity, can change a child’s entire future, how to walk into IEP meetings informed and prepared instead of overwhelmed and outnumbered, and practical ways parents and educators can work together—rather than against each other—to create truly “epic” IEPs that set kids up to thrive.We hope enjoy this incredible conversation with Karen Mayer Cunningham.To Learn More about Karen and buy her book visit: The Book: https://a.co/d/atoeF7gWebsite/Socials: https://www.instagram.com/specialeducationboss/https://specialeducationacademy.com/https://www.youtube.com/c/SpecialEducationAcademyhttps://www.facebook.com/specialeducationacademyhttps://tiktok.com/@specialeducationboss____________________________________________Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community!https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Kary Oberbrunner, author of more than a dozen books including You Are An IP CompanyKary is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author, award-winning novelist, screenwriter, and inventor. As CEO of Igniting Souls and Instant IP, he helps authors, entrepreneurs, and influencers publish, protect, and promote their intellectual property and turn it into 18 streams of income. Once a young man who battled stuttering, depression, and self-injury, today he’s a transformational leader whose work has been featured in Entrepreneur, Forbes, CBS, Fox News, Yahoo, and more.In this episode, you’ll learn why your ideas are more vulnerable than ever in the age of AI, how to turn your books, frameworks, and signature phrases into real IP assets, and the simple “smartphone to smart contract in 60 seconds” process Kary created so you never get locked out of your own ideas again.We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Kary Oberbrunner.To Learn More about Kary and buy his books visit: The Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001JSJJY0/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=ba37f22b-9108-4b93-9c12-78004ed96bdb&ccs_id=23351f2a-a3c4-45eb-9c5d-2e4495e0430dWebsite/Socials: https://ignitingsouls.com/apply/https://www.linkedin.com/in/karyoberbrunnerhttps://www.youtube.com/user/KaryOberbrunnerhttps://www.facebook.com/karyoberbrunnerauthor/https://www.instagram.com/kary.oberbrunner/____________________________________________Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community!https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Dr. Aaron Hartman, author of Uncurable: From Hopeless Diagnosis to Defying All OddsAaron Hartman MD is a triple board-certified physician in Family Medicine, Integrative Medicine, and Anti-Aging/Regenerative/Metabolic Medicine. He’s the founder of Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine, a clinical researcher, a former Air Force Major, and a doctor whose entire approach to medicine was transformed after adopting his daughter, Anna — a moment that pushed him to challenge the limits of conventional healthcare and pursue root-cause medicine with uncommon intensity.In this episode, you’ll learn why the medical system’s blind spots can send patients down the wrong path, how Dr. Hartman rebuilt his entire medical worldview to help “uncurable” patients heal, and what it actually looks like to take ownership of your health in a world built for speed, prescriptions, and procedures — not curiosity.We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Dr. Aaron Hartman.To Learn More about Aaron and buy his book visit:The Book: https://a.co/d/dLUOgZfWebsite/Socials: https://aaronhartmanmd.com/https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/https://www.instagram.com/aaronhartmanmd/Chapters: 0:00 Intro1:32 A life-changing encounter7:37 Blindspots Dr.Hartman became aware of in medical care11:46 The silo effect and the threats of narrowing down too much15:18 The role of family doctors in health16:52 The responsibility of choosing (or not) vaccines21:40 Incentives for doctors in this system and the effects of this25:06 Dr. Hartman’s take on bioidentical hormones28:26 Cholesterol’s role in likelihood of diseases34:17 Cardiovascular diseases branch from autoimmune problems37:21 The root of health problems in the modern western world42:55 Finding a doctor that cares____________________________________________Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community!https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Travis  Thomas, author of Confidence is Overrated: Why Courage is the Antidote & Feelings Make Cowards of Us All.Travis is a leadership and mindset coach, keynote speaker, and founder of Live Yes, And. He’s coached elite performers from Fortune 100 executives to pro and collegiate athletes, served on the coaching staff for the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team through the 2022 World Cup, and previously led mindset work at the famed IMG Academy—all while bringing the transformative principles of improvisation to high-performance cultures.In this episode, you’ll learn why confidence is a feeling but courage is a commitment, how to shift attention from feelings to behaviors so results improve, and a simple coaching equation—Validation + Encouragement = Progress—that helps you or your team run at the storm like a buffalo and grow through discomfort.We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Travis Thomas.To Learn More about Travis and buy his book visit: The Book: https://a.co/d/7gYJMhoWebsite/Socials: https://www.liveyesand.com/https://www.instagram.com/liveyesand/https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisthomas-30daysofyes/https://x.com/LiveYesAnd0:00 Intro1:38 A book dedicated to the child version of himself4:58 The analogy of buffaloes running into a storm8:43 Validation + Empowerment = Progress14:15 To be brave is to do the uncomfortable thing16:28 Feelings don’t predict outcomes. Behaviors do.18:38 Being courageous in sales22:45 Getting closer to the “YES”27:03 Belief is based on substance, consistency & commitment29:38 “The bigger the tree, the bigger the shadow”31:48 What are you excited about? what are you fulfilled by?37:03 It is about being comfortable in the discomfort38:20 Surrendering into the discomfort zone42:11 Where connect with Travis, his book and his work____________________________________________Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community!https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Laurie Maddalena, author of The Elevated Leader: Boost Your Confidence and Transform Your Team by Mastering Coaching, Accountability, and Difficult Conversations.To Learn More about Laurie and buy her book visit: The Book: https://a.co/d/aB7yJ6rWebsite/Socials: https://www.lauriemaddalena.com/https://www.instagram.com/lauriemaddalena/https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriemaddalena/https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriemaddalena/Laurie is a keynote speaker, certified executive coach, and leadership development consultant who’s on a mission to upgrade workplace cultures and rid the world of bad management practices. She’s the founder and CEO of Envision Excellence, a leadership development firm, she’s also a member of the National Speakers Association, and a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP)—a designation earned by fewer than 17% of speakers worldwide. Drawing on years as a VP of Organizational Development and HR and more than a decade of coaching leaders, she helps managers move beyond outdated “command and control” tactics to modern, human-centered leadership.In this episode, you’ll learn why great individual contributors don’t automatically make great leaders—and what to do about it, how to shift from fixing problems to facilitating performance through coaching and curiosity, and the three core actions of elevated leadership: creating clarity, caretaking the culture, and facilitating results. We’ll also dig into the six leadership saboteurs, practical feedback frameworks that build self-awareness and emotional intelligence, and how to delegate without “drive-by” dumping.We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Laurie Maddalena.0:00 Intro2:02 Becoming indispensable at work5:07 Not everyone is meant to be a leader8:25 Moving from fixing to facilitating performance10:57 Focus on the right role & the “saboteurs”15:30 The more self aware you are, the better leader you become17:57 Specific questions to become more self aware22:02 The “What is working and what isn’t?” framework24:50 Putting leadership structures in place26:13 Jack Canfield’s principles for life28:32 Creating a better leadership/work culture32:34 How to get started and where to get the book____________________________________________Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community!https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Chelsea Clarke, author of Glow Up Yourself: The reinvention playbook for rebellious women building wealth, habits and confidence in life and businessTo Learn More about Chelsea and buy her book visit: The Book: ⁠https://a.co/d/aB7yJ6r⁠Website/Socials: ⁠https://glowupyourself.com/⁠⁠https://herpaperroute.com/⁠⁠https://chelseaclarke.co/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/chelseaclarke.co⁠Chelsea is a digital investor and the founder of HerPaperRoute and Niche Investor, where she empowers creators to build, monetize, and exit profitable online businesses. She’s helped put over $5M into creators’ pockets through digital business sales, and her newsletter reaches 100,000+ subscribers with practical insights from the creator economy.In this episode, you’ll learn how to enter the creator economy the right way (choose a lane, build an ecosystem, sell something real), why detachment beats desperation when doing deals (including the half-million sale that fell through and what it taught her), and the Pinterest-first traffic strategy she’s using now that traditional SEO has shifted—plus a mindset reframe on being “indecisive” vs “indifferent.”We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Chelsea Clarke.Chapters: 0:00 Intro1:36 Chelsea’s story unexpectedly having a big deal canceled  5:03 Separating emotions & business deals  6:28 Transitioning into a self-improvement focused path  10:03 How Chelsea is serving a younger version of herself  12:46 The meaning of glowing up yourself  16:52 The value of the creator economy (and how to get started)  22:07 A simple definition of being an entrepreneur  24:47 The present & future of the creator economy  28:16 Being indecisive vs indifferent (a big perspective shift)  31:02 “Just start the first step anyway”  32:56 Where to connect with Chelsea, her work & her book____________________________________________Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community!https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Tim Christophersen, author of Generation Restoration: How to Fix Our Relationship Crisis with Mother Nature.Tim is the VP of Climate Action at Salesforce and formerly Head of Nature for Climate at the United Nations Environment Programme, where he helped launch the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. A forester by training, he’s spent over two decades leading global efforts to restore ecosystems, stabilize the climate, and bring nature-based solutions into the mainstream of business and policy.In this episode, you’ll learn how to rebuild a real relationship with nature—beyond extraction and transactions, the practical win-wins of restoration (from putting carbon back into soils to agroforestry that revives livelihoods), and why ecological literacy—asking where your food and water come from and spending more time outside—sparks the kind of nonpartisan action the world needs. We’ll also explore ecopreneurship and how AI can scale restoration across communities and supply chains.Now get ready to learn and enjoy this incredible conversation with Tim Christophersen.To Learn More about Tim and buy his book visit: The Book: https://a.co/d/b3cRZEqWebsite/Socials: https://timchristophersen.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-christophersen-a4876228/https://x.com/TimChristo0:00 Intro1:39 We need to rebuild our relationship with nature5:09 Influencing a stable climate9:09 Win-win relationships in nature11:56 Generational amnesia & allowance of environmental deterioration15:00 Awareness of where your food comes from22:18 Steering the wheel of our ecological future24:52 Where to connect with Tim, his book and his work25:58 A metaphor that will change your perspective28:04 Ecopreneurship32:36 Scaling restoration projects through AI34:46 Jane Goodall’s influence on Tim’s book38:32 The comeback of beavers from (almost) going extinct41:27 2 actions to rebuild your relationship with nature46:07 Opening your eyes to your connection to nature____________________________________________Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community!https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Bob Wheatley, Author of, Single-Minded: Finding Purpose & Strength in Your Season of SinglenessBob  is a USA Today bestselling author, keynote speaker, and former professional athlete. His work has been featured on Way-FM, Focus on the Family, Christian Nation, and various other international outlets. Bob also works as a Personal Brand Strategist with Brand Builders Group, which is one of the world’s top Personal Brand Strategy firms. Brand Builders Group advises some of the top personal brands in existence today, including people like John Maxwell, Ed Mylett, Jenna Kutcher, Lewis Howes, Amy Porterfield, Eric Thomas, and Nick Hutchison.In this episode, you’ll learn why “marketing is slow but sales is fast” when it comes to book launches, the Book-In-Lieu-of-Fee strategy that turns a single keynote into hundreds of book sales, and the clarity-first framework Brand Builders uses to help authors and speakers identify who they serve, what problem they solve, and how to monetize their message.We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Bob Wheatley.To Learn More about Bob and buy his book visit: The Book: https://a.co/d/21OudO5app.helloaudio.fm/feed/20df5db5-0ccb-44e2-8fff-1bb4ac70c5bc/signuphttps://wealthyandwellknown.com/audiobook-rpp/?affiliate_code=173810https://freebrandcall.com/bookthinkers/Website/Socials:https://bobwheatley.com/https://www.instagram.com/bob_wheatleyhttps://www.facebook.com/wheatleybooks/https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-wheatley/https://youtube.com/@bob_wheatley0:00 Intro1:43 Intro to Bob & Brand Builders Group  4:31 “I will quit my job tomorrow if you let me work for you”  7:17 Culture & community value in a business  13:50 Why there should be a sales-mind behind a book launch  20:54 How to grow your mission as a business  24:43 Saving the best for first (not for last)  27:14 Starting your journey with Brand Builders  28:43 Advantages of a season of being single  33:49 The bestseller launch plan

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Robert Glazer, author of The Compass Within.Robert is a #1 Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and international bestselling author of seven books, including Elevate, Friday Forward, and Elevate Your Team. He’s the founder and chairman of Acceleration Partners, a global leader in partnership marketing, and the creator of Friday Forward, a weekly newsletter read by over 200,000 leaders in 100+ countries.He’s A TEDx speaker, top-rated CEO, and host of the Elevate Podcast—a top 1% global show with more than 3 million downloads—Robert has been featured in Harvard Business Review, The Today Show, Forbes, Fast Company, and Inc. Magazine. He’s known for helping individuals and organizations clarify their values, elevate performance, and build cultures that actually live their principles.In this episode, you’ll learn how to uncover and articulate your personal core values using six deceptively simple questions, why alignment across the “big three” decisions—partner, community, and work—determines your daily energy and long-term success, and how to turn values into real decision-making tools (not wall art) with a validator test and practical rituals.We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Robert Glazer.To Learn More about Robert and buy his book visit: The Book: https://a.co/d/5zzxDxIWebsite/Socials: https://robertglazer.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/glazer/https://www.instagram.com/robertglazer_Chapters: 0:00 Intro1:56 Figuring out what your core values are7:43 Why company values & reality most times don’t match10:33 Fiction narrative as a more effective way of communication12:30 Companies always have values & priorities16:37 The big 3 in life & alignment to core values21:37 Picking a life partner based on values28:08 Work, business and values alignment31:56 6 questions to find out your core values34:39 Using AI to work through your core values35:58 Where to connect with Robert, his work and book____________________________________________Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community!https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Caroline Stokes, author of AfterShock to 2030: A CEO’s Guide to Reinvention in the Age of AI, Climate, and Societal Collapse.Caroline is a global leadership strategist, PCC-level executive coach, and a Sony alum who helped launch PlayStation. A leading voice on 5th Industrial Revolution leadership, she blends trauma-aware systems, emotionally intelligent AI, and adaptive intelligence to help CEOs reinvent for a polycrisis era. Her work has appeared in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Forbes, and she’s spoken at the World Bank, IEEE, and even the UN Peace Day celebration in Los Angeles.In this episode, you’ll learn how to shift from old-paradigm playbooks to a 100-day transformation that rebuilds your organization from the inside out, why leaders must decarbonize habits (yes, even how we read) to build truly sustainable systems, and how to turn AI, climate shocks, and societal unrest into a strategic advantage with emotionally intelligent, ecosystem-first leadership.We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Caroline Stokes.To Learn More about Caroline and buy her book visit: The Book: https://a.co/d/03g9gbjWebsite/Socials:https://www.theforward.co/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ocarolinestokeshttps://x.com/oCarolineStokeshttps://www.instagram.com/ocarolinestokes/https://www.facebook.com/theforwardcohttps://www.threads.com/@ocarolinestokesChapters: 0:001:46 Building a future for the next generations5:26 Shocks on leadership levels from today’s world changes10:19 Caroline’s shocking experience in England & Singapore 14:24 We forget we’ve experienced profound change17:08 Evolving & embracing disruptions (human capital, technology, ecosystems)21:15 Book’s environmental impact (and why her book is only digital)33:13 Read less & apply more (& reduce the environmental negative impact)37:26 How to adapt to the upcoming change (hint: curiosity & deep work)42:31 “Neuroplasticity is the meaning of life”________________________________________________Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community!https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Mike Goldman, author of The Strength of Talent: How to Grow Your People to Grow Your Profit.Mike is a leadership team coach, bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and host of The Better Leadership Team Show. Over his 30+ year career, he’s worked with companies like Disney, Verizon, CHANEL, and Polo Ralph Lauren, and his insights have been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, and Chief Executive Magazine. Widely regarded by CEOs as the expert on building great leadership teams, Mike helps leaders grow their business by first growing their people.In this episode, you’ll learn why traditional performance management is broken and what to do instead, how to retain and develop your highest performers while avoiding “polished mediocrity,” and how to make people growth your #1 priority in measurable, practical ways.We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Mike Goldman.To Learn More about Mike and buy his book visit: The Book: https://a.co/d/51WmuVzWebsite/Socials:https://www.mike-goldman.com/http://instagram.com/mikegoldmancoachhttps://www.facebook.com/mikegoldmancoachhttps://twitter.com/mgoldman10http://www.linkedin.com/in/mgoldman10Chapters: 0:00 Intro1:30 No.1 driver of profit growth is people growth4:44 The problem of unclear expectations8:08 Clear KPIs vs Micro-Management9:02 Examples from big companies13:55 How to retain high performers18:12 Doubling down on high performance21:35 Raising the minimum standards24:00 Everyone can be a superstar somewhere26:59 Benchmarks for people growth30:09 How to get started 32:47 The talent density launchpad34:23 Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)36:00 9-Box grid talent management37:45 A movement for people growth41:02 AI, tech & people growth43:58 Where to connect with Mike, his work & his book45:10 A message for leaders________________________________________________Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community!https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Joseph Rutakangwa, author of Never Stay Broke: Because Motivation Alone Won’t Pay the Bills.Joseph is an entrepreneur, artist, and storyteller best known as the co-founder and CEO of Rwazi, a consumer-trained AI platform helping global brands make faster, smarter decisions with real-world data. Recognized by the Los Angeles City Council for innovation, he builds systems at the intersection of technology, creativity, and human potential.In this episode, you’ll learn how to get out of “stuck” in the next 24 hours by creating motion, how to stack simple, high-margin gigs and trim the ones that drain you, and how to align your daily energy with your long-term vision using Joseph’s physics-inspired “work done” framework—so you can generate cash, build buffers, and design a life that moves forward.We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Joseph Rutakangwa To Learn More about Joseph and buy his book visit: The Book: https://a.co/d/fpB2ZWpWebsite/Socials:https://www.rutakangwa.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-rutakangwa/https://www.instagram.com/jrutakangwahttps://x.com/JRutakangwahttps://www.youtube.com/c/JosephRutakangwaChapters: 0:00 Intro1:30 From a comfortable life to having nothing4:00 What do you have a competitive advantage on?11:49 Friction that keeps you static (& how to get in motion)22:36 Integrating passion and cash generation24:21 Pushing through friction and negativity26:20 Being useful & solving problems with high-demand36:59 Defining your vision38:39 Spend energy moving your life in the direction of your vision43:29 Where to connect with Joseph, his work & his book________________________________________________Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community!https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Tammy J. Cohen, author of Text Messages to My Sons: A Guide to Using Mobile Devices to Connect and Communicate with Your Kids.Tammy is a dynamic speaker, award-winning author, podcaster, and brand messaging consultant. She’s the founder of Women Beyond the Table and TC Brand Consulting, where she helps leaders align mission, values, and message for authentic impact. With an MBA from Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Business, she blends warmth, humor, and practical wisdom to help families and teams communicate with intention.In this episode, you’ll learn how to turn phones into a force for connection with simple daily texts, what to say (and why a reply isn’t required) to build trust and resilience, and a repeatable framework for infusing love, gratitude, and accountability into short messages that cut through digital noise.We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Tammy J. Cohen.To Learn More about Tammy and buy her book visit: The Book: https://a.co/d/eooVgDBWebsite/Socials:https://tammyjcohen.com/https://www.instagram.com/tammyjcohen/https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-j-cohen/Chapters: 1:31 Life with more books and less distractions & mobile devices5:11 Physical books vs Digital reading7:52 You never read the same book twice… you’re a new reader10:55 The story of Tammy’s highly positive impact of phone usage19:31 Meeting people unselfishly where they are at22:15 The power of connection over poor mental health26:24 Healthy & positive relationships don’t need to be 50/5028:42 The reciprocity will eventually come… at the right time33:07 Sharing gratitude and vulnerability36:28 Where to connect with Tammy, her work and her book37:36 Think of life as your best friend________________________________________________Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community!https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

Join us for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BookThinkers LIVE 2025⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Happening November 9, 2025!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bookthinkers.com/book-thinkers-live-2025In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Alan Gregerman, author of The Wisdom of Ignorance: Why Not Knowing Can Be the Key to Innovation in an Uncertain World.Alan is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, and internationally recognized innovation strategist. He’s the President and Chief Innovation Officer of VENTURE WORKS Inc., where he’s helped hundreds of teams create meaningful breakthroughs—often by unlocking the hidden genius in people who aren’t “experts.” He’s been featured in major outlets from The Wall Street Journal to CNN and is known for turning curiosity into real-world results.In this episode, you’ll learn how to use “enlightened ignorance” to spark better ideas, a simple new-hire clipboard exercise that surfaces game-changing insights on day one, and why 99% of great ideas come from outside your industry—including nature—and how to adapt them fast.We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Alan Gregerman.To Learn More about Alan and buy his book visit: The Book: https://a.co/d/gUtK54bWebsite/Socials:https://alangregerman.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-gregerman-a33b236/https://www.instagram.com/agregermanhttps://www.facebook.com/alan.s.gregermanChapters: 0:00 Intro1:31 The Wisdom of Ignorance & How To Innovate By “Not Knowing”5:21 How to stand out by your organization & drive (not only by what you know)8:01 Connecting the dots between unconnected opportunities10:45 Practical strategies for innovation (get out of the box!)15:07 Lessons from nature to integrate into business16:47 The importance of presence to get new insights18:48 We are most innovative when we are purposeful20:02 6 principles to cultivate innovation as a business leader25:23 Real-world successful applications of his own ideas28:49 Idea Sex & Book Sex (A practice for innovation)32:32 Alan’s innovation & ownership with his personal brand & style35:07 Paying attention in everyday moments to spot a fuller spectrum of life37:41 Where to connect with Alan, his work and his book38:56 “Don’t stop sharing your genius”________________________________________________Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community!https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

Join us for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BookThinkers LIVE 2025⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Happening November 9, 2025!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bookthinkers.com/book-thinkers-live-2025In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Milam Miller, author of The Charisma Craft: A Modern Leadership Guide to Enhance Your "Rizz" Factor.Milam is a keynote speaker, leadership coach, and sales performance consultant who’s been described by clients as “the real-life Ted Lasso.” Over his career in sports and entertainment, he negotiated more than $100 million in commercial revenue, but it was his passion for soft skills and human connection that led him to launch BCK – Be Confident and Kind, a movement helping leaders create stronger teams and drive better results.In this episode, you’ll learn why charisma is not a personality trait but a craft you can develop, how to balance confidence with kindness to influence others authentically, and why boldness and curiosity are the currencies of modern leadership.We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Milam Miller.To Learn More about Milam and buy his book visit: The Book: https://a.co/d/0VCA5ukWebsite/Socials:https://beconfidentandkind.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/milam-miller-bck/https://www.instagram.com/milam.millerChapters: 0:00 Intro1:32 Charisma and rizz: The way to connect on the human level4:30 Nick's & Milam's biggest charisma role-model7:25 The value of charisma as an asset in the age of AI13:38 The growth mindset & 3 ways to improve your communication skills18:17 Kindness, warmth and competence20:02 Having a customer centric mindset22:47 Milam's experience selling toilets27:38 Personal development and charisma29:42 Ted Lasso as a charisma case study33:44 Serena Williams as a boldness and charisma case study36:42 Asking yourself: How can I be brave and more bold?40:04 Where to connect with Milam, his work and his book41:28 To be interesting, be interested42:17 Practical lesson: remember people's names________________________________________________Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community!https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

Join us for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BookThinkers LIVE 2025⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Happening November 9, 2025!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bookthinkers.com/book-thinkers-live-2025In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview James Shin, author of The Leader’s Soul.James is the Founder and CEO of Blue Koi Global Partners and holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Penn State. With more than 25 years leading rapid, sustainable growth across global markets, he’s known for transforming operations, supply chains, and procurement while developing leaders who can carry the mission forward.In this episode, you’ll learn how to define what “good” looks like and lead with a long-term view, how great leaders “take arrows” to protect their teams while building a strong pipeline of future leaders, and simple weekly practices—reading, reflection, travel, time in nature, and with family—that sharpen judgment and resilience.We hope enjoy this incredible conversation with James Shin.To Learn More about James and buy his book visit: The Book:https://a.co/d/gh0uSsLWebsite/Socials:https://www.bluekoiglobal.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-j-shin/https://www.instagram.com/james.j.shin/Chapters: 1:26 What is true, good leadership?4:38 The effectiveness of reading as a learning method11:06 You can tell a leader by counting the number of arrows in his ass12:59 Fundamental leadership principles14:13 How to grow drastically as a young leader18:00 How traveling helps you understand people20:34 Culture shocks between Corea & The U.S.A22:47 Lessons from slowing down in nature25:50 What James has learned from his family27:55 Finding ways to spend more time with your children29:50 The effect of developing new leaders31:12 The biggest mistake James has made as a leader34:25 Where to connect with James and his work35:13 Final thoughts & advice________________________________________________Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community!https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

Join us for ⁠⁠⁠⁠BookThinkers LIVE 2025⁠⁠⁠⁠! Happening November 9, 2025!⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bookthinkers.com/book-thinkers-live-2025In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Derek Coburn, author of Let’s Retire Retirement: How to Enjoy Life to the Fullest — Now and Later.Derek is a USA Today bestselling author, entrepreneur, and financial advisor with over twenty-five years of experience helping clients design lives so fulfilling they’ll never want to retire from them. He’s the cofounder of CADRE, a professional community for CEOs and entrepreneurs, and the author of the acclaimed Networking Is Not Working.In this episode, you’ll learn why you should question everything you’ve been told about the traditional path to retirement, how to balance ambition and presence so you don’t miss life’s most important moments, and why flexibility—not flashy possessions—might just be the ultimate status symbol.We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Derek Coburn.To Learn More about Derek and buy his book visit: The Book: https://a.co/d/7PodfIuWebsite/Socials: https://www.derekcoburn.com/https://www.cadredc.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekcoburn/Chapters: 1:27 Derek’s father blueprint on Derek’s life & work4:06 Regret reduction & navigating through stages of life9:13 Building memories & relationships you’ll keep for the rest of your life13:21 Flexibility is the ultimate flex18:01 You gotta have meaning & purpose in your life21:14 Extending your working-life is a financial & health hack26:16 The concept of retirement is barely 100 years old29:50 The future of retirement31:53 The positive effects of AI on work & introspection opportunities36:24 Where to connect with Derek36:48 Don’t rely on assumptions to plan your life, enjoy it now________________________________________________Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community!https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Samantha Woo, author of What Other Leadership Books Don’t Tell You: How to Lead & Manage Highly-Emotional Employees.Samantha is a leadership coach, Certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapist, and founder of the E.M.B.R.A.C.E.® method. She blends neuroscience, clinical therapy, and trauma-informed coaching to help tech leaders and executives navigate the people problems no one talks about.In this episode, you’ll learn how trauma shows up at work—and why most leaders are unprepared for it, why emotional intelligence isn’t something you teach with a slide deck, and what it really takes to support both high-performing and hypo-aroused employees in today’s workplace.We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Samantha Woo.To Learn More about Samantha and buy her book visit: The Book: https://a.co/d/iJol27kWebsite/Socials: https://www.swnconsultingllc.com/https://www.instagram.com/samantha.s.woo/https://x.com/SWNconsultingChapters: 0:00 Intro1:22 Why people live unhappy for 90,000 hours in their lives3:07 Root causes of dissatisfaction at work5:22 The impact of remote & virtual work7:40 Empathy and recognizing not-work-related problems of your team11:37 Practical tips for leaders to keep your team happy13:05 Everybody’s overwhelmed in some way18:19 Dealing with work-induced mental health problems21:54 The rise of problems in the modern workplace25:19 Talking about emotional intelligence & the EQ at work30:41 The adoption of AI & its impact in business decisions34:18 Exhale & step back to become more emotionally intelligent36:27 What makes a good leader (The Growth & Spiritual Mindset)41:02 Where to connect with Samantha and get the book41:44 We’re all in this together________________________________________________Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community!https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website.

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Philip Portman, author of The Three Keys to Success: Define Your Version of Success and Achieve It.Phil is a serial entrepreneur, founder and CEO of TextDrip, and a proud member of the Forbes Technology Council. He’s launched multiple startups in automation and communications, he helps businesses scale with AI-driven solutions, and even owns a horse farm in Michigan focused on employee well-being.In this episode, you’ll learn how redefining success can help you break free from hustle culture, why writing down your goals isn’t just motivational—it’s transformational, and how building self-confidence might be the most underrated driver of success.We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Philip Portman.To Learn More about Philip and buy his book visit: The Book: https://a.co/d/6SbH8QkWebsite/Socials: https://philportman.com/https://www.instagram.com/phil.portmanhttps://www.facebook.com/philportmanhttps://twitter.com/philportmanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/philportman/https://www.youtube.com/@successispodcastChapters: 0:00 Intro1:23 The influence of Phil’s mom raising him and his 6 siblings3:15 The pursuit of approval limits intelligent decisions12:59 Having balance, time-freedom and making a difference18:36 The reason why you work hard20:43 Slowing down to achieve more23:20 Defining & sharing your goals with a goal-partner27:06 100 Goals to tell your life where you want to go29:59 Phil’s most ambitious accomplishment33:26 Habits of high-achievers (exercise & reading)36:13 Discipline & the habit of saying “no”39:19 Building self-confidence & pursuing discomfort43:28 To slow down time, get uncomfortable45:15 Connect with Philip & get the book!46:44 Phil’s book suggestions49:16 You are far more capable than you realize________________________________________________Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community!https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

Join us for ⁠⁠⁠BookThinkers LIVE 2025⁠⁠⁠! Happening November 9, 2025!⁠⁠⁠https://www.bookthinkers.com/book-thinkers-live-2025In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Alexis Leigh, author of Pain is a Portal to Beauty: Stunning Discoveries After Loss, Psychedelics, and Feeling It All.Alexis is an investment banker turned seeker. She brings a unique blend of grounded insight and soulful storytelling to her debut memoir, where she traces her journey through grief, inner work, and spiritual awakening. With warmth, curiosity, and honesty, Alexis invites us to rethink what it means to heal, to feel, and to live more fully.In this episode, you’ll learn how slowing down and noticing your internal world can lead to profound breakthroughs, why authentic gratitude must be rooted in truth, and how facing even the subtlest discomforts can unlock deeper self-love, healing, and joy.We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Alexis Leigh.To Learn More about Alexis and buy her book visit: The Book: https://a.co/d/1hzQkzRWebsite/Socials: https://www.alexisleigh.com/Chapters: 0:00 Intro0:53 “If you died today, your life would have been a tragedy”3:01 Toxic gratitude and how to honor truth9:43 Being patient with yourself and your journey12:06 David Hawkins on repressed emotions13:13 Alexis’s advice on improving self-acceptance16:38 From Christianity to psychedelics20:45 Journaling as a tool to connect the outside & inside24:17 Slowing down not to default to coping mechanisms24:55 Fasting as a form of therapy26:29 Start the inner work by shutting down stimuli & noticing things31:11 Being able to be at peace with your thoughts & emotions37:33 “You can do nothing better for me than work on yourself”38:19 You can always come back to the work when you feel the need for it39:30 Nick’s & Alexis’s first experience with psychedelics43:13 Sometimes in nothingness you find your way to healing________________________________________________Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community!https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!