Business Minds Coffee Chat
Conversations with extraordinary business leaders, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and others who are changing the world through the work they do. The goal is to share insights, help to inspire and lift others, and deliver practical, meaningful, and actionable content.
Episodes
Garry Ridge, Chairman Emeritus at WD-40 Company, a USA Today bestselling author, a recognized culture shifting keynote speaker, founder of The Learning Moment, and The Culture Coach, joins me on this episode.
Known affectionately as “The Dean of Dumbassery,” Garry is known for helping leaders create workspaces where people feel valued and inspired.
🎙️ What We Discuss:
✅ Our p...
Ryan Hawk, former college and pro quarterback, podcast host, keynote speaker, bestselling author, and leadership advisor, joins me on this episode.
Ryan speaks for and consults with some of the world's leading brands, including Salesforce, Dodge, and the U.S. Naval Academy.
🎙️ What We Discuss:
✅ Mentorship
✅ The ultimate form of leadership
Craig Ballantyne, entrepreneur, business coach, Wall Street Journal Bestselling author, and podcast host, joins me on this episode.
Craig is known as “The World’s Most Disciplined Man.” He has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, GQ, Forbes, Inc., Men’s Health, Entrepreneur, and many others.
🎙️ What We Discuss:
✅ What discipline really is and what it’s not
...
Jonathan Fields, award-winning author, Webby-nominated producer, business innovator, speaker, host of one of the world’s top podcasts, Good Life Project, developer of the Sparketypes, and founder/CEO of Spark Endeavors, joins me on this episode.
Jonathan's been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Inc., Forbes, FastCompany, O Magazine, and other notable media outlets.
🎙️ What We Discuss:
✅ Jonathan's backstory ...
Sabina Nawaz, global CEO coach & advisor, TEDx and keynote speaker, and author of You’re the Boss, joins me on this episode.
Sabina spent 14 years at Microsoft, rising from software developer and managing teams to leading executive development and succession planning for the company, where she advised both Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer.
For over 20 years, Sabina has led her own global consulting firm, coa...
Nick Lavery, an active-duty Green Beret in the US Army Special Forces, a combat-wounded warrior, an author, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur joins me on this episode.
Nick’s awards include the Silver Star, three Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars, Bronze Star with “V” for valor, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, two Meritorious Service Medals, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Me...
Ron Tite, founder of Church+State, award-winning writer and creative director, bestselling author, and an in-demand speaker, joins me on this episode.
Ron’s list of clients includes top brands such as DoorDash, Microsoft, Walmart, and many others.
🎙️ What We Discuss:
✅ Ron's origin story
✅ Putting purpose into motion
✅ Making growth the heart of your business
✅ The "Think, Do, Say" approach
✅ And much more!
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...Dr. Michael Gervais, a high-performance psychologist, USA Today bestselling author, nationally recognized speaker, podcast host, co-creator of the Performance Science Institute at the USC Marshall School of Business, and one of the world’s leading experts on the relationship between the mind and human performance, joins me on this episode.
Michael’s list of clients includes The Seattle Seahawks, Olympian...
Dr. Sandra Matz, computational social scientist, award-winning researcher, Professor of Business at Columbia Business School, author of Mindmasters, and TEDx and keynote speaker, joins me on this episode.
Dr. Matz’s research explores how digital footprints, such as our online behaviors, social media interactions, and even purchases, can reveal deep insights into our personality, decision-making, and well...
Kelly Roach, former Philadelphia Eagles cheerleader and Fortune 500 corporate executive turned multi-million dollar business strategist and mentor, international bestselling author, keynote speaker, Top 20 podcast host, and philanthropist, joins me on this episode.
Kelly’s coaching and consulting firm is widely known for creating 6, 7, and even 8-figure client success. She’s an ongoing expert contributor on ABC, NBC, and Fox, and s...
Dan Lyons, New York Times bestselling author, screenwriter, journalist, and speaker joins me on this episode.
Dan was a writer on HBO’s hit comedy series, “Silicon Valley”, and has worked as a technology journalist at Forbes, Fortune, and Newsweek. He’s been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Economist, The Guardian, and many other media outlets.
Topics we cover include Dan’s backstory, becoming an accidental ...
Dr. Forbes Riley, celebrity TV host, bestselling author, a sought-after keynote motivational speaker, high-performance success coach, and host of a top-rated podcast joins me on this episode.
Known as the “Queen of the Perfect Pitch,” Forbes has hosted more than 190 infomercials and generated over $2.5B in global sales. She is regularly featured in popular media outlets including NBC’s The Today Show, ABC’s Good Morning America, CB...
Nick Sonnenberg, founder and CEO of Leverage, a world-leading efficiency expert, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Inc. columnist, guest lecturer at Columbia University, and podcast host joins me on this episode.
Nick spent 8 years working as a high-frequency trader on Wall Street. Today, he and his team work with organizations of all sizes and across all industries to achieve greater output, less stress, happier employees, a...
Dr. Adam Galinsky, a celebrated social psychologist, professor at Columbia Business School, a world-renowned expert in leadership and negotiation, bestselling author, and speaker joins me on this episode.
Adam is known for his research on leadership, decision-making, teams, and ethics. He’s been featured in Forbes, The New Yorker, Fast Company, GQ, The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, and other n...
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Ellen Langer, Harvard professor, renowned psychologist, and bestselling author of The Mindful Body and 12 other books. Known as the “mother of mindfulness” and the “mother of positive psychology,” Dr. Langer was the first woman to earn tenure in psychology at Harvard.
A Guggenheim Fellowship recipient and celebrated social psychologist, her groundbreaking research has been featured in The New York...
Maha Abouelenein, a personal branding and global communications expert, sought-after strategist and speaker, #1 bestselling author, and visionary entrepreneur joins me on this episode.
Maha advises corporate giants, like Google and Netflix, high-growth startups, sports organizations, top governments, CEOs, and high net worth individuals.
Maha is a Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine contributor and has been featured by popular media o...
Andrew (Sully) Sullivan, retired Navy SEAL and DEVGRU operator, and founder of BlueForce Strategies and Community First Project joins me on this episode.
Andrew’s combat commendations include the Silver Star Medal, two Bronze Star Medals with combat valor, the Purple Heart Medal, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, six Joint Service Commendation Medals with combat valor, two Navy and Marine Commendati...
Keith Ferrazzi, #1 New York Times bestselling author, global thought leader, keynote speaker, and one of the world’s most influential and sought-after executive team coaches joins me on this episode.
Keith's columns are regularly published in Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fast Company, Fortune, and Inc. Magazine.
We talk about how the world’s best teams win and how yours can too, the big shift from leade...
Amberly Lago, a leading expert in resilience and transformation, a TEDx and internationally renowned motivational speaker, bestselling author, coach, and host of the globally top-ranked podcast, The Amberly Lago Show joins me on this episode.
Amberly has been featured in popular media outlets including Forbes, USA Today, The Doctors, The Today Show, and many others.
We talk about the power of the human spirit, overcoming adversity,...
Angie Easley, co-host of the Resilience Reborn podcast joins me on this episode.
We talk about Angie's personal story of love, tragedy, healing, the power of resilience, and more.
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