The Pursuit of Self-Actualization

Steven exemplifies the power of believing in yourself, being a humble student, and finding your voice. Steven tells us how he went from spending time in jail, to getting his GED at 28 years old, to consulting at one of the largest firms in the world, Deloitte, and attending Executive Education courses at MIT.

He offers incredible advice for introverts trying to establish themselves as leaders in the workplace and in the world...

This week's guest, Ben works with elite clients around the Globe from well known Fortune 500 companies, to Special Ops Forces representing five countries as the founder of On Purpose Adventures. His company has served as a driving force for purposeful, unconventional and effective team building for over a decade. He is also the co-founder of cohesion Culture, while being a sought after facilitator, consultant, and speaker. Ben ...

In this episode we talk with the cohesion expert and author of the book Cohesion Culture, Dr. Troy Hall.

Dr. Hall is more than an expert in his field, he is an overflowing fountain of wisdom and positivity. His passion for his family, his community, and his clients are palpable in his presence, and even throughout this episode.

He also offers great advice for young adults on how to build a meaningful life and how to ide...

This episodes strives to address the question: "What do you do when nothing else makes you happy?" It is jam-packed with incredible insights and habits you can start creating TODAY. Tamara provides an entire weekly schedule for you to implement to improve mental health through research-driven strategies.

Tamara is an absolute powerhouse of positivity and wisdom. Her accomplishments are only shadowed by her character...

The Pursuit of Self-Actualization is officially back for season 4! This is the first episode of 2023 after a long and much needed hiatus. In this episode we breakdown the flawed logic behind the concept that "it is lonely at the top". We dive into the theme for this season, which is healing. This includes personal healing as well as healing of relationships and entire communities.

The truth is that sometimes healing...

Shawn is the co-founder of the tech startup Blendification, a company that offers web-based software for personal focus and company focus. Each application provides a digital framework, step-by-step workflow, integrated guidance, and a structure for developing the connection between company and employees. When implemented, work and life become harmonized leading to greater personal fulfillment and better business outcomes.

I h...

Kute Blackson, bestselling author, inspirational speaker, visionary, and transformational teacher joins me on this episode.  

Kute is widely considered the next generation leader in the field of personal development and has been featured on Larry King Now, Fox and Friends, Dr. Drew, and many other media outlets. Inc. Magazine calls him "The mindfulness guru billionaires go to for advice."  

We talk about Kute’s origin sto...

Doug Noll started as an attorney before walking away from $10 million to pursue his passion and purpose: de-escalation and peacemaking. Doug is the co-founder of the Prison of Peace project. The project involves teaching inmates with life or long-term sentences the emotional skills and tools to be peace makers. The program has had outstanding results including reducing violence within prisons and a 0% recidivism rate among program ...

Evan is the Captain of the US Paralympic Swim Team with both gold and bronze medals. Evan talks about the incredibly challenging decision to possibly hang up the goggles and transition into the next chapter of his life and how he is approaching it. Evan opens up about the challenges that come with having a disability and the way people treat you. 

Evans story has lessons for everyone, including how to overcome adversity, how t...

Widener University professor of Cross-Culture Psychology and Positive Psychology joins Dante on this episode of The Pursuit of Self-Actualization podcast. She shares insight on her ongoing research related to child development and the impact of cultural norms and expectations play on development. We talk about what Positive Psychology is and why the field is important for the future of our society. Enjoy the show!

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Dante welcomes the audience back for the start of season 3. During the break between season 2 and the beginning of season 3, Dante discovered he missed an important piece of the story of the creation of the theory that defined "self-actualization". He uses this discovery to shift the direction of the show and focus on a new future for the show. 

Tune in every Self-Actualization Sunday at 6pm for the rest of 2022 to catch every...

Aluba is a Leadership Coach at Google who shares stories of how traveling abroad transformed his relationship with work and himself. The wisdom he's attained from various cultures converge into some powerful leadership lessons that he shares on this episode. 

One of the most important takeaways is the importance of healing before leading. We all carry baggage with us but it is up to us to unpack it. A critical mistake many peo...

A solocast reflecting on everything that has happened in season 2 and the lessons learned. Dante discusses how all of his success in both his business and personal life boil down to 1 simple philosophy: Jump first, learn to build your wings on the way down. So many people feel trapped because they are paralyzed by their own fear. Yet, failure isn't something people should avoid, it is actually something people should chase. Failure...

Kyle King is a father and man of faith first, but he also happens to be a 4x best-selling author and successful entrepreneur. We discuss the importance of having the right people around you, and striving for significance over success. We talked about how our childhoods have impacted us and the way we lead. Kyle's story is a powerful one that anyone and everyone can learn at least one thing from. Enjoy!

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We are doing it all backwards, according to Milena. Work-life balance has become a hot topic but Milena is taking it to a whole new level. She says work-life balance is not enough because we are still putting work first. She wants to impact the way 100 million people live, work, and play. She talks about how to operate in your most productive state, also known as flow states. She shares what made her decide to shift careers and sta...

Ryan specializes in building the foundation for sustained success. He talks about the power of goal-setting and the importance of breaking generational curses. He speaks openly about some of the things he saw from his childhood and how they impacted his life. This podcast is all about mental health and Ryan drops some high quality gems that deeply resonated with me. I believe they will resonate with the audience as well. Ryan and I...

Carley is an acclaimed author, organizational and leadership development consultant, Stanford Instructor, and sought-after speaker who teaches people, leaders, and teams to lead consciously from the inside out and develop a workplace and world prioritizes people and planet first. She partners with some of the top organizations in the world supporting psychological safety/high performance in teams, inclusive leadership, and flourish...