Imagine kneeling before a bomb. Your job, deactivate. How do you calm your nerves? Nick Kush was a Seal Team Explosive Ordnance Device Technician serving 20 years in Special Ops. With combat tours to Iraq and Afghanistan, Nick was the EOD for Task Unit Bruiser under the command of JOCKO Willink in Ramadi. The EODs are the guys called to deactivate an IED improvised explosive device or bomb. After retiring, Nick trained Special Ops personnel in advanced parachuting. He has well over 10,000 jumps and was the project lead for The Triple 7 Expedition, a 168-hour skydiving journey led by a team of former special operators and skydiving veterans who completed seven jumps in seven days on seven continents.

​Artificial Intelligence (AI) is advancing so rapidly that entire industries are being reshaped as we speak. There's an urgent need for leaders to understand the impact of this technology on their company and their people. Rajeev Kapur, author of 'AI Made Simple', has vast and deep experience in high-tech and media and understands AI's impact and the complex challenges to come in areas such as privacy & safety. Rajeev provokes our thinking as to how we might use this rapidly developing technology to adapt to the changes ahead. In this conversation, we discuss Generative AI and why it matters, what the potential of Generative AI might be as well as what else might be ahead in the world of artificial intelligence both in our business lives, as well as in our lives outside of work.

On the outside, we see a lawyer with the external trappings of success, the office, the suit, the watch, the car, the home and assume they have the perfect life. Right? But often, behind the armour, it's a different story. Judd Shaw is a guy who blends his work as a lawyer/CEO of Judd Shaw Injury Law with his deep desire to help others. Judd chased success as a lawyer and made it to the top of the hill only to discover its hollow rewards without genuine human bonds. His story is a powerful reminder of the importance of genuine human connections in our lives. Judd went to a really dark place. He had it all going on from the outside, but under his armour, things were very dark, as you will hear. Judd's perspective on developing company culture is a master class on building something special.

Alicia Rodriguez is a writer, storyteller and personal coach. Based in the beautiful Algarve region of Portugal, Alicia runs retreats for people going through a transition or facing a challenging period. She works with entrepreneurs who need to step away from the noise in their lives to rest, recalibrate, and renew their vision for their lives. Her memoir, 'The Shaman's Wife: A Mystical Journey of Surrender and Self-Discovery', is based on her eight-year relationship with an Ecuadorian Shaman. In this fascinating conversation, we discuss what Alicia learned about shamanism and spirituality, most importantly, what she learned about herself and how that relates to the leaders she coaches.

​The marketing game has changed; well, the fundamentals of the brand are the same, but how we express it has changed in many ways. Billy Broas, author of 'Simple Marketing for Smart People', outlines the playbook we didn’t know we needed. Billy shares a thoughtful, educated approach to marketing that demystifies the complex and often misunderstood world of selling your business with no shortcuts or tricks; it’s about building a solid foundation in understanding how to communicate your value effectively and authentically to a customer who cares.

Understanding twentysomethings as a company owner, C-suite Executive, parent or leader is a hot topic. The NY Times called our guest Dr Meg Jay “the patron saint of striving youth”, and her TED Talk “Why 30 Is Not the New 20” is among the most watched ever.  Dr.Jay earned a doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of California, Berkeley and maintains a private practice in Charlottesville specialising in twentysomethings. So many twentysomethings are struggling with anxiety and depression, and this conversation about The Twentysomething Treatment explores why and unveils a ground-breaking approach that prioritises skills over pills.

Leadership isn't getting any easier. Globally each day millions of leaders are left to their own devices to navigate the complexities of leading people, organizations, change and leading themselves. Leadership today has changed drastically, and so must how we prepare leaders for success. Stan Peake, Canada's leading leadership coach has a new book Fixing Leadership, a comprehensive guide that delves into the very essence of modern leadership. Based on interviews with over 300 leaders and leadership coaches Stan's authentic and compelling writing offers practical advice, solid research, and takes a look at what's changed and what it takes to be a great leader today, no matter the industry.

Ryan Palmbaum, founder of startup Dabbl Discovery, is a huge advocate of finding your passion and letting it guide you through life. At the start, for Ryan, that was soccer at an international level. Today, Ryan has made it his life’s mission to help as many young people as possible find what makes them tick and discover the possibilities. His startup, Dabbl Discovery, is an educational, short-form video platform that helps younger people discover their passions through trusted, experienced professionals and educators in various career paths and industries.

​Dr Jane Foster, a leading researcher and educator with a PhD in health and education, noticed how the pervasive culture of blame, criticism and judgement was damaging and destructive for teams and individuals. Janes's work equips us with the means to manage our daily stresses by changing our perspective and creating new neural pathways. Jane's program, Emotional Resilience, was created in response to the increasing number of people who pretended to appear fine on the outside but, on the inside, weren’t coping at all, instead teaching self-regulation, replacing blame and judgement with responsibility, empathy and compassion.

Vice Admiral Robert Harward, a beacon of resilience and leadership, stands as the most decorated Navy SEAL in US Naval history. Over a 40-year career, he spearheaded the US Special Operations invasion of Afghanistan in the aftermath of 9/11, oversaw the Navy SEALs' role in Iraq in 2003, and undertook missions in Somalia, Syria and Yemen. His book, "The Gouge", a method for clear thinking under extreme pressure, is a testament to his ability to stay calm in the fog of war. The Gouge, a tool that aided The Admiral in making his best decisions in the face of unimaginable duress, is now used by the world's most elite fighters.

For more than half a century, Bill Raduchel has been the Zelig of the technology world, involved in nearly everything and knowing everyone worth knowing. Bill has served as a high-level executive and strategic adviser for Sun Microsystems, AOL Time Warner, Xerox, and McGraw-Hill and negotiated deals with the biggest names in technology. Bill has worked with systems, software, and networks for decades at the highest levels and has remained at the forefront of the media, education, and corporate governance technology revolution.

Katie Arnold is a writer, Zen practitioner and very successful elite ultrarunner. A longtime contributor for Outside Magazine, Katie has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, ESPN, Elle and Runner’s World. At the age of 46, 2 years after she was advised never to run again, Arnold shocked the running world by winning the Leadville Trail 100 Run, the largest, highest and most challenging 100 mile ultramarathon in the country with one of the fastest times in race history. Historically, less than 50 percent of entrants in the Leadville even finish the 100-mile, out-and-back course before the 30-hour cutoff. Katie won it! We discuss Katie's beautifully written book about life, the trails, dealing with trauma, comebacks, zen, self-awareness, and the power of nature.