Business Minds Coffee Chat
Episodes
195: Blake Eastman | Improving Human Communication & Social Interaction
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Blake Eastman, founder of The Nonverbal Group, and a former adjunct psychology professor and professional high stakes poker player joins me on this ep...
194: Jon Levy | Doing Remarkable Things
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Levy, behavioral scientist and New York Times bestselling author of You're Invited, known for his work in influence, human connection, trust, and ...
193: Britt Frank | Getting from Stuck to Go
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Britt Frank, licensed neuro-psychotherapist, trauma specialist, expert in human behavior, keynote speaker, author of The Science of Stuck, and an awar...
192: Jeff Hoffman | Changing the World and Making Things Better
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Hoffman, founding member of multiple successful startups, including Priceline.com and uBid.com, bestselling author, motivational speaker, humanit...
191: Adenah Bayoh | Taking the Long Road to Success
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Adenah Bayoh, award-winning entrepreneur, restaurateur, real estate developer, speaker, and philanthropist joins me on this episode. Adenah has been n...
190: JD Schramm | Communicating for Impact and to Inspire Action
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
JD Schramm, educator, communications coach, TED and keynote speaker, and author of Communicate with Mastery joins me on this episode. JD's writing has...
189: Dr. Vanessa Patrick | Harnessing The Power of Saying No
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Vanessa Patrick, award-winning professor and researcher, speaker, and author joins me on this episode. Vanessa has been featured in numerous publ...
188: Andrew (Sully) Sullivan | The Journey from Navy SEAL to Entrepreneur
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew (Sully) Sullivan, retired Navy SEAL and DEVGRU operator, and founder of BlueForce Strategies and Community First Project joins me on this episo...
187: Erik Libby | Do The Difficult Thing
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Erik Libby, entrepreneur, founder & CEO of the To-Do Dudes, and a challenger of human limits joins me on this episode. Topics we cover include the im...
186: Dr. Michael Gervais | The Path Toward Mastery
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Michael Gervais, a high-performance psychologist, USA Today bestselling author, nationally recognized speaker, podcast host, co-creator of the Per...
185: Patricia Ryan Madson | Life is an Improvisation
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Patricia Ryan Madson, writer, speaker, Professor Emerita from Stanford University, and founder of the Stanford Improvisors joins me on this episode. ...
184: Brad Stulberg | Becoming a Master of Change
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Stulberg, researcher, USA Today and national bestselling author, executive coach, speaker, and podcast host joins me on this episode. Brad is a ...
183: Anna Katharina Schaffner | Living the Art of Self-Improvement
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Anna Katharina Schaffner, exhaustion coach, writer, and researcher joins me on this episode. Her writing has appeared in the Guardian, the Times L...
182: John Beede | Scaling to Greater Heights in Business and Life
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John Beede, global adventurer, humanitarian, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and author joins me on this episode. John has climbed the tallest mountain...
181: Nick Sonnenberg | Getting Leverage
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Sonnenberg, founder and CEO of Leverage, a world-leading efficiency expert, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Inc. columnist, guest lecture...
180: Bob Burg | Giving Exceptional Value
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Burg, Hall of Fame speaker, author of Endless Referrals and co-author of The Go-Giver, a Wall Street Journal and BusinessWeek bestseller joins me ...
179: Matt Abrahams | Learning to Think Faster, Talk Smarter
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Abrahams, a leading expert in the field of communication, professor, podcast host, author, keynote speaker, and martial artist joins me on this e...
178: Dr. Cortney Warren | The Impact of Self-Deception on Our Lives
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Cortney Warren, a board-certified clinical psychologist, adjunct clinical professor, bestselling author, speaker, and award-winning researcher jo...
177: Dr. Jeff Spencer | The Blueprint to Your Greatness
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jeff Spencer, an Olympian, author of multiple books, an award-winning chiropractor, a renowned glass artist, and a human performance coach joins m...
176: Chris Widener | Nothing is Impossible
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Widener, one of the top speakers in the world today, a NY Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of more than 24 books, and a personal...
175: Dan Lyons | The Power of Silence
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ser...
174: Mike Lee | The Internal Game Drives External Results
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Lee, founder of MindShift Labs, author, keynote speaker, performance and leadership coach, and podcast host joins me on this episode. For 15 yea...
173: Dr. Ethan Kross | Harnessing Our Inner Chatter
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ethan Kross, an experimental psychologist and neuroscientist, a world leading expert on controlling the conscious mind, and author of the national...
172: Shawn Kanungo | Be Bold and Become Indispensable
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shawn Kanungo, a globally recognized innovation strategist and disruption expert, bestselling author, and a wildly popular keynote speaker who was nam...
171: Andre Young | Stop Being Busy and Start Being Better
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andre Young, founder of You Evolving Now, leadership trainer, speaker, author, and podcast host joins me on this episode. Andre worked as a mental hea...
170: Brooke Schnittman | How to Be Successful with ADHD
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke Schnittman, ADHD management and support expert, ADHD and executive function coach, international keynote and public speaker, author, and podcas...
169: Hal Hershfield | Making Tomorrow Better Today
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hal Hershfield, social psychologist, professor of marketing, behavioral decision making, and psychology at UCLA's Anderson School of Management, autho...
168: Alden Mills | Making the Choice to Be Unstoppable
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alden Mills, former Navy SEAL and Division One athlete, Inc. 500 CEO, bestselling author, keynote speaker, coach, advisor, and inventor who has been a...
167: Colin Johnson | The Impact and Legacy of Maya Angelou
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Colin Johnson, grandson of author, poet, and civil rights activist, Dr. Maya Angelou, joins me on this episode. Colin holds a BA from Georgia State Un...
166: Dr. Michael Breus | Optimizing Sleep for Peak Performance
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Michael Breus, The Sleep Doctor, double board-certified Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Sleep Specialist, and bestselling author joins me on th...
165: Mike Brick | Accepting Responsibility and Finding Peace
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Brick, owner of Clean & Green Outdoor Services joins me on this episode. Topics we cover include Mike's backstory, lessons learned from going to ...
164: Vanessa Bohns | The Unseen Influence You Have
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vanessa Bohns, social psychologist, professor of organizational behavior at Cornell University, author, and researcher joins me on this episode. Vane...
163: Brad Ward | A Personal Journey of Growth and Transformation
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Ward, owner of Eagle Pest Solutions joins me on this episode. Topics we cover include Brad's backstory, experiences that shaped who he is today, ...
162: William Branum | The 5 SEAL Secrets to Success
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
William Branum, Navy SEAL veteran, founder and CEO of Naked Warrior Recovery, speaker, author, and business and leadership advisor joins me on this e...
161: Jonathan Fields | Discovering What Makes You Come Alive
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Fields, award-winning author, Webby-nominated producer, business innovator, speaker, host of one of the world's top podcasts, Good Life Proje...
160: Brian Kight | The Power of Discipline
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Kight, the founder of DIGNVS, LLC and the author of DailyDiscipline.com, a daily memo on personal discipline with over 35,000 subscribers joins...
159: Justin Richmond | Beating the Odds Part 2 of 2
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Richmond, host of the podcast Started from the Bottom and producer and co-host of the music podcast Broken Record along with Malcolm Gladwell a...
158: Justin Richmond | Beating the Odds Part 1 of 2
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Richmond, host of the podcast Started from the Bottom and producer and co-host of the music podcast Broken Record along with Malcolm Gladwell a...
157: Kevin Kermes | Getting to the Core of Our Beliefs
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Kermes, former headhunter, serial entrepreneur, career coach, thought partner, and trusted advisor who focuses on helping people create what's n...
156: Glenn Lundy | Rise and Grind: A Journey To Success
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Glenn Lundy, motivational speaker, automotive industry expert, host of Breakfast with Champions, and host of the #800%Club morning show joins me on th...
155: Maya Lau | Having Uncomfortable Conversations Around Money
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maya Lau, award-winning former LA Times investigative reporter, and host, creator, and executive producer of Other People's Pockets joins me on this e...
154: Jim Young | Defeating Burnout in All Areas of Life
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Young, men's burnout and leadership coach, author of Expansive Intimacy, speaker, professional comedian, and podcast host joins me on this episode...
153: Dr. Diane Hamilton | Getting Out of Status Quo Thinking
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Diane Hamilton, founder and CEO of Tonerra, nationally syndicated radio host, leadership and management consultant, author of five books, an award...
152: Rich Diviney | Achieving Optimal Performance
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rich Diviney, founder and CEO of The Attributes, retired Navy SEAL commander, bestselling author of The Attributes, keynote speaker, and leadership an...
151: Hal Elrod | Elevating Human Consciousness One Morning at a Time
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hal Elrod, #1 bestselling author of The Miracle Morning, international keynote speaker, and podcast host joins me on this episode. Hal's been featured...
150: Scott Monty | Timeless Leadership Principles for Life and Business
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Monty, former Fortune 10 executive, leadership advisor, communications strategist, keynote speaker, storyteller, and podcast host joins me on th...
149: Heather R Younger | The Art of Active Listening
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Heather R Younger, founder and CEO of Employee Fanatix, bestselling author, two-time TEDx and keynote speaker, executive coach, a diversity, equity an...
148: Zach Babcock | Building a Dominant Brand
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Babcock, entrepreneur, dominant brand builder, and host of the wildly popular Underdog Empowerment podcast joins me on this episode. Zach helps a...
36: John J Fenton | Finding Your Center
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John J Fenton, Certified Success Principles Trainer, award-winning speaker, executive coach, bestselling author, and leading authority in Leadership M...
147: Leah Amico | Achieving the GOLD Standard in Life and Business
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leah Amico, 3-time Olympic Gold Medalist, keynote speaker, college softball analyst with ESPN and Westwood One Sports, and podcast host joins me on th...
146: Dr. Mike Van Thielen | Unleashing Your Superpower
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mike Van Thielen, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and a pioneer in biohacking, regenerative medicine, holistic nutrition, and health and well...
145: Jason Feifer | Adapting to Change
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Feifer, editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, podcast host, author of Build for Tomorrow, keynote speaker, and startup advisor joins me on t...
144: Simon Leslie | Learning to Live Out Your Best Life
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Leslie, founder and CEO of Ink, motivational speaker, bestselling author, sales expert, poet, and mentor joins me on this episode. Simon has bui...
143: Myron Golden | Using Leverage to Create Success
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Myron Golden, sales, marketing, and business growth consultant, speaker, trainer, and bestselling author of From the Trash Man to the Cash Man joins m...
142: Dr. Anna Lembke | Addicted to Pleasure and Pain
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Anna Lembke, professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine, chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic, an...
141: Newton Cheng | Opening the Conversation Around Mental Health in the Workplace
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Newton Cheng, Director of Health + Performance at Google, a leader in the field of health and performance in the workplace, and a record-setting world...
140: Jeff Lerner | The Journey to Unlocking Your Potential
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Lerner, founder of ENTRE Institute, keynote speaker, author of Unlock Your Potential, podcast host, and musician joins me on this episode. Jeff ...
139: Tiago Forte | Understanding the Man Behind Building a Second Brain
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tiago Forte, founder of Forte Labs, author of Building a Second Brain, and one of the world's foremost experts on productivity joins me on this episod...
12: George Rego | Applying the Principles of the Martial Arts in Life and Business
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
George Rego, Chief Instructor of the Jukido Jujitsu Academy, National Jukido Jujitsu Director of the International Kokondo Association, and author of ...
138: Whitney Johnson | Mastering Learning and Growth
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whitney Johnson, CEO and Co-Founder of Disruption Advisors, a Top 10 Business Thinker by Thinkers50, bestselling author, keynote speaker, executive co...
137: Don Green | Preserving the Legacy of Napoleon Hill
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don Green, the CEO of the Napoleon Hill Foundation, author, the world's foremost expert on Napoleon Hill, philanthropist, and a leading evangelist of ...
136: Simon Alexander Ong | The Art and Science of Energy Management
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Alexander Ong, personal development entrepreneur, award-winning life and executive coach, business strategist, keynote speaker, and author joins...
34: Dr. Robin Owens | Finding More Meaning, Purpose, and Passion
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Robin Owens, executive leadership coach, speaker, tenured professor, author, and podcast host joins me on this episode. Robin has over 20 years ...
17: Sonia Ferrell | Values in Action
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sonia Ferrell, leadership, values, and transformational coach, speaker, and international bestselling author joins me on this episode. We talk about ...
135: Laura Putnam | Becoming the Movement Builder
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Putnam, CEO and founder of Motion Infusion, keynote speaker, bestselling author, a member of the Google Vitality Lab, and a teacher at Stanford ...
134: Steve Sims | From Bricklayer to the Real Life Wizard of Oz
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Sims, bestselling author, in-demand speaker, coach, and podcaster joins me on this episode. Steve is the visionary founder of the world's first ...
11: Charles Antis | The More We Give, The More We Grow
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Antis, founder and CEO of Antis Roofing & Waterproofing joins me on this episode. Charles began his successful career in the roofing industry ...
133: Ben Azadi | The Journey from Hobby to Purpose
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Azadi, founder of Keto Kamp, bestselling health author, keynote speaker, and host of the top-rated Keto Kamp podcast joins me on this episode. Ben...
13: Bob Phibbs | Helping Brick-and-Mortar Retailers Beat Online Competitors
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Phibbs, The Retail Doctor, retail sales trainer, consultant, keynote and motivational speaker, business makeover specialist, author, and a LinkedI...
132: Dr. Jessica Grossmeier | Reimagining Workplace Well-Being
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jessica Grossmeier, advisor on best practices in workplace well-being, speaker, and the author of Reimagining Workplace Well-being: Fostering a Cu...
29: Steve Brossman | Differentiate and Stand Out
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Brossman, marketing and sales expert, speaker, and bestselling author joins me on this episode. Known as The Authority Catalyst, Steve helps pro...
131: Kristen Rainey | The Business of Getting Better Sleep
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kristen Rainey, Founder and CEO of Northstar Sleep School, certified sleep science coach, and host of the popular Northstar Unplugged podcast joins me...
18: Ramon Ray | Unapologetically Positive and High-Energy
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ramon Ray, bestselling author, small business success expert, motivational speaker, and host of the podcast, Breakfast with Champions joins me on this...
130: Simon Alexander Ong | Living Your Best Story
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Alexander Ong, personal development entrepreneur, award-winning life and executive coach, business strategist, keynote speaker, and author joins...
129: Charles Vogl | Telling the Important Story
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Vogl, award-winning author, speaker, executive advisor to global organizations, and a founding member of the Google Vitality Lab joins me on t...
26: Tony Whatley | The Shift to Impact and Legacy
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Whatley, founder of 365 Driven, bestselling author of Sidehustle Millionaire, executive and business coach, keynote speaker, and podcast host joi...
128: Steve Magness | Understanding Real Toughness
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Magness, world-renowned expert on health and human performance, bestselling author, performance coach, speaker, and host of The Growth Equation ...
38: Rylee Meek | Tapping into the Power of Social Selling
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rylee Meek, serial entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Social-Dynamic Selling, bestselling author, speaker, coach, Forbes Business Council member, and po...
127: John O'Leary | Fighting His Way Back and Leading an Inspiring Life
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
John O'Leary, 2x bestselling author, inspirational speaker, coach, and host of the Live Inspired Podcast joins me on this episode. Following a tragic ...
35: Nathan Hirsch | Mastering the Art of Outsourcing
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan Hirsch, ecommerce, outsourcing, and hiring expert joins me on this episode. Nathan built and sold an eight figure business completely run by re...
126: Jenny Blake | Set Yourself Free
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny Blake, ideapreneur, bestselling author, international keynote speaker, and podcaster joins me on this episode. Jenny is the co-creator of Google...
40: Dr. John Schinnerer | Managing the Dark Side
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. John Schinnerer, positive psychology expert, award-winning author, speaker, executive coach, and podcast host joins me on this episode. John holds...
125: Kute Blackson | Why We Need to Find the Courage to Let Go
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kute Blackson, bestselling author, inspirational speaker, visionary, and transformational teacher joins me on this episode. Kute is widely considered ...
43: James Whittaker | Capturing Napoleon Hill's Legacy
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
James Whittaker, 3x bestselling author, speaker, host of the Win The Day podcast, co-founder of We Are Podcast, and co-executive producer of Think and...
124: Charles Vogl | Creating Community and Deeper Connections
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Vogl, award-winning author, speaker, executive advisor to global organizations, and a founding member of the Google Vitality Lab joins me on t...
30: Robert Mack | Cultivating Happiness from the Inside Out
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Mack, positive psychology expert, celebrity happiness coach, executive coach, bestselling author, and keynote speaker joins me on this episode....
123: Dr. Robert Lefkowitz | From Yellow Beret to Nobel Laureate
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Bob Lefkowitz, Nobel Prize winning scientist, biochemist, researcher, author, and professor at the Duke University Medical Center joins me on this...
122: Ryan Hawk | Pursuing Excellence in Life and Business
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Hawk, former college and pro quarterback, podcast host, keynote speaker, author, and leadership advisor joins me on this episode. Ryan speaks for...
121: Molly Fletcher | Lead, Inspire, and Connect With Courage and Optimism
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Molly Fletcher, former top sports agent, inspiring keynote and TEDx speaker, author, negotiation and leadership trainer, and podcast host joins me on ...
120: Dr. Ruth Gotian | Unpacking The Success Factor
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ruth Gotian, speaker, coach, educator, author of The Success Factor, and ranked the #1 emerging management thinker in the world joins me on this e...
119: Mike Michalowicz | Making Complex Subjects Simple
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Michalowicz, serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and one of the world's most popular speakers on small business topics joins me on this epis...
118: Mark Herschberg | The Essential Skills for Success We Weren't Taught
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Herschberg, author, speaker, MIT instructor, cryptographer, and former top-ranked ballroom dancer joins me on this episode. We talk about Mark's ...
117: Kevin Harrington | The Power of Creating a Dream Team
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Harrington, serial entrepreneur, investor, speaker, bestselling author, advisor, inventor of the Infomercial, an original shark on the hit TV sh...
116: Francesca Gino | The Best Kind of Rebel
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Francesca Gino, an award-winning researcher and teacher, tenured professor at Harvard Business School, consultant, speaker, and bestselling author joi...
115: Alisa Cohn | Growing Personally as a Leader
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alisa Cohn, executive coach, angel investor, advisor, award-winning author, speaker, podcast host, Broadway investor, and amateur rap artist joins me ...
114: Ramon Peralta | Sowing Seeds of Service
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ramon Peralta, founder and creative director of Peralta Design, author, podcast host, advisor, and mentor joins me on this episode. We talk about Ramo...
113: Dorie Clark | Spies, Politics, and Playing The Long Game
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dorie Clark, one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of four books, strategy consultant, executive co...
112: Jefferson K. Rogers | Going All In
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jefferson K. Rogers, owner and CEO of JKR Windows, speaker, author, coach, mentor, and podcast host joins me on this episode. We talk about Jefferson'...
111: Dhomonique Murphy | From Unknown to Unforgettable
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dhomonique Murphy, 3x Emmy award-winning TV personality, media expert, bestselling author, keynote speaker, serial entrepreneur, advisor, and strategi...
110: Janine Shepherd | Finding Meaning in Suffering
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Janine Shepherd, aerobatics pilot and former cross-country skier, internationally renowned keynote and TEDx speaker, author of 6 bestselling books, an...