Business Minds Coffee Chat

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

November 6, 2025 67 mins

Dr. Jeff Spencer, an Olympian, author of multiple books, an award-winning chiropractor, a renowned glass artist, and a human performance coach, joins me on this episode.

Jeff's client roster includes Lance Armstrong, Tiger Woods, the rock group U2, Richard Branson, and many others.

🎙️ What We Discuss:

✅ Jeff's backstory

✅ Angels who played a pivotal role in Jeff...

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Dr. Josh Davis, international and USA Today bestselling author, NLP certified trainer and master practitioner, joins me on the latest Business Minds Coffee Chat.

Josh is the founder and director of the Science-Based Leadership Institute, where he and his team draw on neuroscience and psychology to help leaders change themselves and lead change. His writing has appeared in Harvard Business Review, Fast Co...

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John O'Leary, 2x #1 national bestselling author, world-renowned inspirational and TEDx speaker, host of the globally top-ranked Live Inspired podcast, and executive producer and subject of the major motion picture Soul On Fire, joins me on the latest Business Minds Coffee Chat.

John has shared his message with millions across the U.S. and around the world. His incredible life story, adapted into the full...

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Sara Leila Sherman, a classical musician, educator, author, arts entrepreneur, founder of Mozart for Munchkins, and the nonprofit Little Mozart Foundation, joins me on the latest Business Minds Coffee Chat.

Sara's work includes partnerships with the Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra, Lincoln Center, Hudson Yards, and the United Federation of Teachers, as well as a pioneering music and mindfulness curriculum for...

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Dr. Jeffrey Hull, a highly sought-after facilitator, keynote speaker, bestselling author, and executive coach to leaders across the globe, joins me on the latest Business Minds Coffee Chat.

Jeff brings years of translating science into leadership as a consultant, psychologist, and teacher at New York University and Harvard Medical School. His work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Investor's ...

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Shawn Kanungo, a globally recognized innovation strategist and disruption expert, bestselling author, and a wildly popular keynote speaker who was named in Forbes as the "Best Virtual Keynote Speaker I've Ever Seen," joins me on this episode.

Shawn previously spent 12 years at Deloitte, working closely with leaders to better plan for the opportunities associated with disruptive innovation. Shawn is a partner with Quee...

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Dr. Bob Rosen, clinical psychologist, founder & CEO of Healthy Companies, NYT bestselling author, and keynote speaker, joins me on the latest Business Minds Coffee Chat.

Bob is a world-renowned thought leader on healthy people and healthy organizations. His work has been featured in major media outlets, including The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Time, and more.

🎙️ What...

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Kevin Miller, former pro cyclist, prolific entrepreneur, a respected peak potential guide, author of the book What Drives You, and the host of a wildly popular podcast with over 70 million downloads and over 1500 episodes, joins me on this episode.

🎙️ What We Discuss:

✅ Identity

✅ Navigating life transitions

✅ The drivers behind attachment

✅ And mu...

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Britt Frank, a licensed neuro-psychotherapist, trauma specialist, expert in human behavior, keynote speaker, and author, joins me on the latest Business Minds Coffee Chat.

Britt's work has been featured in major media outlets, including Psychology Today, The New York Times, Esquire, Cosmopolitan, Fast Company, and Forbes.

🎙️ What We Discuss:

✅ Parts Work & Internal Family Sys...

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Brad Stulberg, researcher, USA Today and national bestselling author, executive coach, speaker, and podcast host, joins me on this episode.

Brad is a regular contributor to The New York Times, and his work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, The New Yorker, Sports Illustrated, Outside Magazine, Forbes, and other outlets.

🎙️ What We Discuss:

✅ C...

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Mike Brick, owner of Clean & Green Outdoor Services, joins me on this episode.

🎙️ What We Discuss:

✅ Mike's backstory

✅ Lessons learned from going to prison

✅ The importance of freedom and mentorship

✅ Cultivating a positive mindset

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Angus Fletcher, a world leading expert on the science of storytelling, bestselling author, professor of story science at Ohio State University's Project Narrative, and a consultant to U.S. Army Special Operations, joins me on the latest Business Minds Coffee Chat.

His research has been called "life changing" by Brené Brown and "mind blowing" by Malcolm Gladwell. In 2023, he was awarded the Commendation M...

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Steve Ridder, Head Coach of Embry-Riddle's men's basketball program, joins me on the latest Business Minds Coffee Chat.

Steve led the biggest turnaround in NAIA history, guided the Embry-Riddle Eagles to an NAIA national championship, has been named Coach of the Year eight times, and has been inducted into five Halls of Fame.

Fueled by a relentless desire to grow, Steve's vision reached far beyond winning games. He set out to creat...

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Fotini Iconomopoulos, bestselling author of Say Less, Get More, international negotiation expert and advisor, and keynote speaker, joins me on the latest Business Minds Coffee Chat.

With two decades of experience across more than 170 industries and six continents, Fotini has delivered results for global brands including Microsoft, Walmart, and Rolls-Royce. Her approach blends behavioral science, sharp commercial insight, and real-w...

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Molly Fletcher, former top sports agent, inspiring keynote and TEDx speaker, #1 USA Today bestselling author, and host of a top-rated podcast, joins me on this episode.

Molly made a name for herself as one of the first female sports agents and was hailed as the "female Jerry Maguire" by CNN. She has been featured in notable media outlets, including ESPN, CNN, Forbes, Fast Company, and Sports Illustrated.

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Geoff Woods, founder of AI Leadership and The AI-Driven Leadership Collective, #1 bestselling author of The AI-Driven Leader, keynote speaker, and host of The AI-Driven Leader podcast, joins me on the latest Business Minds Coffee Chat.

Geoff helps leaders harness the power of AI to grow their business, outpace the competition, and get more done in less time.

As the former Chief Growth Offic...

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Bree Groff, an organizational change and culture consultant, keynote speaker, and author of Today Was Fun, joins me on the latest Business Minds Coffee Chat.

Bree is one of today's leading voices on the future of work and company culture. Over the course of her career, she has guided executives at companies such as Microsoft, Pfizer, Calvin Klein, Google, and Target through periods of complex change.

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Dr. Liane Davey, organizational psychologist, team advisor, New York Times bestselling author, and a sought-after keynote speaker, joins me on the latest Business Minds Coffee Chat.

Liane is a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review and a respected voice in the global conversation about leadership, collaboration, and conflict. Her insights have been featured by major media outlets, including CNN, NPR, USA Today, and Forb...

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Todd Herman, peak performance coach and mentor, USA Today bestselling author, and an inspiring speaker, joins me on this episode.

Todd is known for helping ambitious people win in whatever field they're playing on. He's been featured on major media outlets such as NFL Films, The Today Show, PBS, The Wall Street Journal, the CNN original series KOBE: The Making of a Legend, and many others.

🎙️ What We Discuss:

✅ A pivotal moment th...

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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...

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