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Readerzz brings you insightful, to-the-point conversations with the authors behind today’s most impactful self-help books. We break down big ideas, practical strategies, and the stories behind the books that inspire change. Each episode offers a fresh perspective—whether it’s about personal growth, productivity, or mindset shifts. If you're looking for real takeaways without the fluff, this podcast is for you!
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Welcome back to Readerzz! In Part 3 of our conversation with Ruby Ryba, author of How to Stop Scrolling, we arrive at the deepest layer of the journey: identity and attention. This episode goes beyond habits and settings to explore what your phone use reveals about your values, triggers, and the person you’re becoming. Ruby introduces the idea of personal “technophilosophies” - the rules we live by with technology, whether we’ve named them or not, and shows how defining them brings clarity an...
Welcome back to Readerzz! In Part 2 of our conversation with Ruby Ryba, author of How to Stop Scrolling, we move from the space around the phone to the forces inside it. This episode dives into notifications, visual triggers, and the subtle design choices that keep us checking, tapping, and scrolling without thinking. Ruby breaks down how to quiet the constant noise, reduce digital clutter, and turn your phone from a slot machine back into a tool. How to Stop Scrolling Part 2 is about reclaim...
Welcome back to Readerzz! Today’s episode kicks off a special multi-part conversation with Ruby Ryba, screen-time strategist and author of How to Stop Scrolling. This first episode focuses on the foundation of Ruby’s approach: environment over willpower. Through real stories and simple “Easy Wins,” Ruby shows why our phones aren’t a self-control problem, they’re an environment problem. Small changes, like where your phone lives and what it can interrupt you with, can quietly transform how you...
Welcome back to Readerzz! Today, we're once again joined by Dr. Jeffrey L. Reynolds, an Ironman triathlete, public-health leader, two-time cancer survivor, and author of Every Mile Matters. In today's episode, we dive deep into the pivotal moments of of growth. We discover that endurance doesn’t end at the finish line, it evolves into empathy. Survival isn’t the story’s end; it’s your new beginning. And we learned that health isn’t the absence of pain, it’s the presence of purpose. So to our ...
Welcome back to Readerzz! Today, we're once again joined by Dr. Jeffrey L. Reynolds, an Ironman triathlete, public-health leader, two-time cancer survivor, and author of Every Mile Matters. In today's episode, we dive deep into the pivotal moments of of growth. We discussed the change cancer brings spirirtually, socially, and mentally, as well as the importance of gratitude, and reflecting on a journey of growth. Enjoy!
Welcome back to Readerzz! Today’s episode is special! We're joined by Dr. Jeffrey L. Reynolds, an Ironman triathlete, public-health leader, and now two-time cancer survivor whose story is as physical as it is spiritual. Every Mile Matters is not a book about finishing races — it’s about what happens when life throws you one you never signed up for. The lessons Jeff learned pounding out miles under the Florida sun became the same lessons that helped him face surgery, chemo, and fear with grace...
Welcome back to Readerzz! Today, we’re covering part two of Personalized: Customer Strategy in the Age of AI, and are once again interviewing David Edelman. In this new episode, we’ll dive into putting personalization into action through leadership, measuring our impact, and also the future of personalization! For any founders, small business owners, or even a fan of the podcast, I would highly recommend reading this book. Enjoy!
Welcome back to Readerzz! Today, we’re interviewing David Edelman, Executive leader at firms like McKinsey & BCG, advisor to the C-suites of major companies, and is the bestselling co-author of Personalized: Customer Strategy in the Age of AI. In this new episode, we’ll dive into how a company is able to take steps to prioritize personalization for their customers and clients, utilizing AI and other technologies to ensure efficiency. We will also discuss the 5 promises of pers...
Welcome back to Readerzz everyone! Today we are once again joined by Nick Batchelder: speaker and coach, host of the Building The Blueprint Podcast, and the author of Crush Your 20s, which is the book we will be covering today! In part 3, we will be talking about setting realistic timelines with guardrails, balancing ambition and self-compassion, and reflecting on the journey of writing this book in real time! Enjoy!
Welcome back to Readerzz everyone! Today we are once again joined by the youngest guest we've ever had on Readerzz! Nick Batchelder is a speaker and coach, host of the Building The Blueprint Podcast, and the author of Crush Your 20s, which is the book we will be covering today! In part two, we will be talking about how to map and protect our time, build our stress-busting toolkit, and train our minds to notice and create opportunity. Enjoy!
Welcome back to Readerzz everyone! Today we are once again joined by the youngest guest we've ever had on Readerzz! Nick Batchelder is a speaker and coach, host of the Building The Blueprint Podcast, and the author of Crush Your 20s, which is the book we will be covering today! In part one, we will be talking about how Nick's journey evolved through books, mentors, and hands-on experimentation, how a clear goal and solid structure keep motivation alive, and the importance of an "emotional ope...
Welcome back to Readerzz everyone! Today we are once again joined by Deborah Heiser: developmental psychologist, the CEO/Founder of The Mentor Project, TEDx Speaker, and author of The Mentorship Edge: Unlocking Potential, Nurturing Growth, and Creating Explosive Impact! In today's episode, covering chapters 9 - 11, we will dive into the future of mentoring, creating culture through mentorship, and finding mentorship opportunities. Enjoy!
Welcome back to Readerzz everyone! Today we are once again joined by Deborah Heiser: developmental psychologist, the CEO/Founder of The Mentor Project, TEDx Speaker, and author of The Mentorship Edge: Unlocking Potential, Nurturing Growth, and Creating Explosive Impact! In today's episode, covering chapters 5 - 8, we will dive a little deeper into different mentoring styles, mentoring in the workplace, and the future of mentoring. Enjoy!
Welcome back to Readerzz everyone! For this series, we are joined by Deborah Heiser: developmental psychologist, the CEO/Founder of The Mentor Project, TEDx Speaker, and author of The Mentorship Edge: Unlocking Potential, Nurturing Growth, and Creating Explosive Impact! In today's episode, covering chapters 1-4, we will discuss how we are built to mentor, the five key components of mentoring, and why we are genetically hardwired mentor in the first place. Enjoy!
Welcome all Readerzz to part 3 of Relationships at Work, by Rachel Simon! In today's episode, Rachel and I delve deep into how to effectively network in a large group, the value of being welcomed into a community, leveraging your network, and the importance of communication! This episode series marks our second set of author interviews, a trend we intend to continue going forward with the podcast. A big thank you to Rachel for taking the time out to do this, and I highly recommend her b...
Welcome back to part two! Today, we are once again joined by Rachel Simon, speaker, coach, executive at AT&T, and author of Relationships at Work: How to Authentically Network Within Your Company! In part one, we explored the power of taking the first step—introducing yourself and following up on conversations. We also discussed the importance of building consistent habits for connection, how to be someone others want to network with, the value of strengthening existing relationship...
Welcome back everybody! We are finally done with the hiatus now, and ready to be regular again! It’s been a long while since our last episode, but we’re excited to return with an insightful conversation. Today, we’re joined by Rachel Simon, speaker, coach, executive at AT&T, and author of Relationships at Work: How to Authentically Network Within Your Company! Today, we will explore the power of taking the first step, the importance of consistency in a relationship, and the importan...
Welcome back Readerzz! Yes, you read the title right, today is a very special author interview by none other than Michelle Maidenberg! Her book, ACE Your Life, is all about her ACE method, comprising of acceptance, compassion, and empowerment. During our interview, Michelle talks a little bit about how each of these three have the potential to change lives, and answers some of my own questions on the book. As my very first author interview, I really enjoyed this experience and ho...
Welcome back to Readerzz! Today is the finale of Hidden Potential by Adam Grant. In this part three, we will discuss a number of intriguing concepts, from effective leadership to creating systems of opportunity in every environment, and even the science of progression! I hope you all enjoy listening to this book as much as we did recording it! Always remember to keep learning, keep changing, and keep growing! Enjoy!
Welcome back to Readerzz! Today we cover part two of Hidden Potential, by Adam Grant. One of my favorite reads of the year, part two of this book discusses a few key concepts, from teamwork and coaching to maintaining harmonious passion, deliberate play, and even the importance of the temporary plateau! I hope you all enjoy this book as much as I did, and remember to keep learning, keep changing, and keep growing! Enjoy!
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