Optimism Matters Podcast

Optimism Matters Podcast

The Optimism Matters podcast features founder and senior principal Nick Whitenburg providing tips and practical guidance for nurturing the whole individual - at work and at home. Features career guidance and lifestyle advice for CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs and driven people seeking balance, growth and continued success.

Episodes

Optimism Matters Podcast, Episode 6: Non Achievement & The Nirvana Fallacy, Part 2

March 29, 2012 • 8 mins
In Part 2 of this podcast, we further explore the "Nirvana Fallacy," how it stifles your forward movement, and finally, actionable strategies to avoiding it. We also explore the way naysayers plant seeds of doubt, and how you can tune them out for good! Visit our the OMI Media page for more OMI podcasts and videos.
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Optimism Matters Podcast, Episode 6: Non Achievement & The Nirvana Fallacy, Part 1

March 8, 2012 • 7 mins
Does this scenario sound familiar? You have a goal. In order to begin moving toward that goal, you feel the stars must align and conditions must be perfect. The harsh reality is that there is no perfect moment to take a risk, make a change or moving toward achieving a goal. In this podcast, we explore the "Nirvana Fallacy," how it can stifle your forward movement, and finally, actionable strategies to avoiding it. ...
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Optimism Matters Podcast, Episode 5: Finance & the Feminine: How to Be a Money Bunny

February 27, 2012 • 5 mins
Think about this: bunnies have big ears to filter important information, excellent eyesight for identifying opportunity and pitfalls, and are excellent multipliers. Adopting these traits can serve us well as women in the handling of our business, finances and professional goals. From this analogy, the Optimism Matters Inc. Money Bunny Group was born. In this brief podcast you'll learn what to expect from the Money Bunn...
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Optimism Matters Podcast, Episode 4: 3 Day Professional Excellence, Part 3

January 19, 2012 • 11 mins
In today's third and final chapter of Episode 4, our conversation explores the critical 90 days after the 3-Day Professional Excellence Clinics. For more information and to register for the Professional Excellence Clinics, visit OptimismMatters.com
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Optimism Matters Podcast, Episode 4: 3 Day Professional Excellence Clinics, Part 2

January 18, 2012 • 5 mins
In part two of Episode 4, we discuss what to expect on day two of the 3-Day Professional Excellence Clinics. For more information and to register for the Professional Excellence Clinics, visit OptimismMatters.com.
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Optimism Matters Podcast, Episode 4: 3 Day Professional Excellence Clinics, Part 1

January 17, 2012 • 5 mins
What is an Optimism Matters 3-Day Professional Excellence Clinic? The short answer is an intense, three-day investment for professionals, focused on their career and personal growth. Learn more about the philosophy and strategy behind the Professional Excellence Clinics in Part 1 of this podcast.
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Optimism Matters Podcast, Episode 3: Approval Independence, Part 2

January 10, 2012 • 7 mins
In part 2 of Episode 3: Approval Independence, we continue to delve into the personal and professional limitations caused by seeking the approval of others and the rewards of listening to your own inner voice.
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Optimism Matters Podcast, Episode 3: Approval Independence, Part 1

January 3, 2012 • 10 mins
The desire to please others can have a crippling effect on our ability to grow as individuals. Seeking the acceptance or approval of others as a motivator is a slippery slope. In part one of today's podcast, we explore the ups and downs of approval seekers, and those who thrive in spite of it.
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Optimism Matters Podcast, Episode 2: It Can't Be Done: Well Meaning Monsters, Part 2

December 26, 2011 • 9 mins
Part two of our second podcast further explores the "Well Meaning Monsters" in our lives and within us all.
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Optimism Matters Podcast, Episode 2: It Can't Be Done: Well Meaning Monsters, Part 1

December 19, 2011 • 10 mins
Our second podcast explores the "Well Meaning Monsters" in our lives and within us all.
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Optimism Matters Podcast, Episode 1: Success As Service

December 8, 2011 • 15 mins
Optimism Matters first podcast focuses on using service as a gateway to success in life and business.
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