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Hosted by Dr. Kate Lund, The Optimized Mind explores how we can define our own unique context, build resilience and maximize potential through engaging with today's top thought leaders in the business and personal development space. Learn more at: https://missionmatters.com/author/kate-lund/
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In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate sits down with Jarid Beck, co-founder of Risk Management Advisors. They dive into Jarid's journey from aspiring stockbroker to entrepreneur in the niche field of captive insurance. Jarid shares the trials and triumphs of building a successful business alongside maintaining a balanced personal life. The conversation highlights the importance of flexibility, resilience, and adapting to unexpected challenges. Additionally, Jarid imparts insights ab...
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate is joined by a cross-genre author whose work focuses primarily on what it means to be human. They delve into the topic of karma, discussing its role as a universal law. Martina emphasizes that karma isn't about good or bad, but rather about understanding the consequences of actions and the accountability that comes with them. She shares insightful tools for healing karma and stresses the empowering potential of perspective shifts, which can driv...
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate is joined by executive coach and public speaker Evan Kirstein. Evan shares his journey to becoming an executive coach with a focus on helping those with ADHD to optimize their lives across domains. Through the discussion, Evan highlights strategies to help clients identify their strengths, redefine their narratives, and flourish within their unique contexts. He emphasizes the role of empathy and understanding in nurturing the self and enriching ...
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Christiane Constantineau. The discussion focuses on navigating personal and professional challenges, particularly in the face of a cancer diagnosis. Central take-aways include the importance of breaking down overwhelming obstacles into manageable steps, maintaining focus on personal values, and prioritizing self-care. Christiane Constantineau is a Canadian-based C-Level Executive, CFO-to-hire, Cash flow expert, and Entrepreneur known ...
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Dr. Lucette Beal. The discussion focuses on mindset transformation and personal empowerment. Central take-aways include the importance of developing a positive mindset through consistent appreciation practices, understanding and flipping negative mental scripts, and living from the inside out to unlock personal potential. Dr. Lucette, a veterinarian with over three decades of experience, has seamlessly transitioned her passion for hea...
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate is joined by podcast host and speaker Jason Shupp. The discussion focuses on Jason's eclectic career path and the resilience built through his diverse experiences. Central take-aways include the importance of being present, managing stress through both high-adrenaline hobbies and meditation, and finding success in well-being and contentment. Jason Shupp is a podcast host, speaker, and empathic collaborator. Jason’s early professional lif...
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Kate talks with Kaneshi Hart. The discussion focuses on Kaneshi's journey from the corporate world to becoming a successful podcast host and speaker. Central take-aways include the importance of building robust systems, the power of authenticity in achieving success, and practical strategies to overcome fear and enhance resilience. Kaneshi emphasizes the significance of client retention, having a solid client onboarding process, and the value of continua...
In this captivating episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate welcomes Kyle McDowell, an inspiring and seasoned leader. Kyle shares the transformative power of his book, "Begin with We," and the profound impact of the 10 “We” principles on organizational culture and beyond. Kyle reflects on the journey that led him to notice an increasing sense of apathy despite advancing in his career. Realizing the need for a cultural reset within his organization, Kyle developed the 10 We principles, which...
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate is joined by franchise consultant and coach Adam Goldman to delve into the intricacies of franchising, his professional journey, and the lessons learned along the way. Chapters: Franchising InsightsExploring Franchise TypesOptimism and ResilienceThe Importance of Trust in FranchisingHandling Rejection and Teaching Children This Important Lesson The nation’s top franchise coach and consultant, Adam Goldman, knows that even with well-paying job...
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate welcomes Professor MS Rao back to the show. The two delve deeply into the evolution and development of soft leadership. Professor Rao explains how he blended principles from his PhD in soft skills with leadership theories to create a new leadership style. He highlights the importance of people skills, emotional intelligence, and collaboration while emphasizing that leaders must still maintain task orientation. Drawing on examples of renowned fig...
In this engaging episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate sits down with Brian Morgan, a dedicated field sound mixer, business owner and endurance athlete, to delve into the parallels between ultra marathons, parenting, personal growth, and resilience. Together, they explore the many lessons learned from pushing physical boundaries and how this relates to nurturing resilient children. Chapters: Navigating Life's ChallengesParenting with Perseverance Encouraging Risk-Takin...
Innovative Speech Language Pathologist Courtney Byrd joins Dr. Kate this week on The Optimized Mind. Dr. Byrd, an esteemed speech language pathologist who brings a wealth of experience and insight into the conversation. This episode dives deep into Byrd's 20-year journey in developing an innovative alternative treatment for stuttering, sparked by a poignant early experience during her college years. Byrd recounts how working with a teenage boy who stuttered left a lasting imprint on her car...
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with child life specialist and founder of Child Life On-Call Katie Taylor. The discussion focuses on the role of child life specialists in children’s hospitals. Central themes which emerge through the discussion include the impact of trauma and hospitalization on children and ways to ease this stress for kids and parents; the evolution of Child Life On-Call – an app to support parents and empower them as they care for their hospitalized ch...
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with franchise expert Ewell Smith. The discussion focuses on Ewell’s book – Your First Franchise Roadmap, and the many possibilities for building a successful franchise. Central themes which emerge through the discussion include the many paths for success in franchising and in life, the importance of mindset and goodness of fit as a successful franchise owner, and the power of relationships. Ewell Smith is the host of the CloseTheDeal.co...
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with successful trader and author Anmol Singh. The discussion focuses on Anmol’s path to learning about the markets and developing a passion for trading which has evolved into a successful business. Central themes which emerge through the discussion include the importance of managing mindset in trading and in life, the difference between knowing and doing and the importance of putting knowledge into action. Anmol highlights the core princi...
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Cary Sparrow, founder and CEO of Wagescape, a company focused on labor market trends. The discussion focuses on Cary’s rich experiential history and career path which led him to starting Wagescape. Central themes which emerge through this powerful conversation include transparency in the labor market, the value of experiential learning in work and in life, the ways in which access to the right information leads to organizational resil...
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with entrepreneur Akash Rupareliaa. The discussion focuses on the ways in which Akash and his team serve others by helping entrepreneurs build their businesses and gain visibility in a way which helps them to create a massive impact for those they work with. Central themes which emerge through this powerful conversation include the importance of a service mindset and living in your zone of genius, lessons learned while living as a monk, th...
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with researcher and author Professor MS Rao. The discussion focuses on Professor Rao’s most recent book See the Light In You, along with his more general ideas on resilience and overcoming challenges. Central themes which emerge through the discussion include the power of perseverance, the ways in which spirituality relates to well-being, the reality that happiness lies within and the importance of living in the moment. Professor M.S. Ra...
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with executive and leadership coach Luann Horobin. The discussion focuses on Luann’s path to coaching from a career in healthcare. Central themes which emerge through this powerful conversation include the ways in which difficult experiences can lead to breakthroughs for people wanting to change, the power of the subconscious mind, overcoming limiting beliefs and the ways we can do that. Luann is a native Albertan, one of 1600 ICF Master...
In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with trust expert and author Dr. Darryl Stickel. The discussion focuses on Darryl’s path to building a business focused on building trust. Central themes which emerge through this powerful conversation include overcoming early challenges and setbacks and how this often fosters empathy and an understanding of others, how people learn to trust and why this is so important, how to help our kids build trust and the relationship between resilie...
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