Business Minds Coffee Chat

208: Judy Robinett | Becoming a Power Connector

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Judy Robinett, business thought leader, bestselling author, TEDx and keynote speaker, advisor, investor, and startup funding expert joins me on this e...

207: Henna Pryor | Awkward and Upward

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Henna Pryor, workplace performance expert, executive coach, bestselling author, and an award-winning 2x TEDx and keynote speaker joins me on this epis...

206: Tom Morris | Learning from the Wisest People

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Morris, one of the world's top public philosophers and pioneering business thinkers, bestselling author of over 30 books, keynote speaker, and adv...

205: Mollie Eastman | Optimize Your Sleep

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mollie Eastman, behavior specialist, sleep coach, creator of Sleep Is A Skill, and host of the Sleep Is A Skill podcast joins me on this episode. Topi...

204: Kevin Miller | Discovering What Drives You

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Miller, former pro cyclist, a respected peak performance and inner drive guide, author, and host of the wildly popular podcast, What Drives You ...

203: Jefferson K. Rogers | Going All In

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jefferson K. Rogers, owner and CEO of JKR Windows, inspirational speaker, bestselling author, coach, mentor, and podcast host joins me on this episode...

202: Philip McKernan | A Personal Mission to Eradicate Loneliness

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Philip McKernan, bestselling author, inspirational speaker, philosopher, filmmaker, coach, and enlightened hooligan joins me on this episode. Philip w...

201: Rita McGrath | Getting Better at Seeing Around Corners

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rita McGrath, bestselling author, professor at Columbia Business School, sought-after speaker, and strategic advisor joins me on this episode. Rita is...

200: Tim Storey | A Calling to Help the Underdog

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Storey, acclaimed culture influencing thought-leader, life strategist, author, speaker, counselor, and Worldshaker joins me on this episode. Wheth...

199: Mike Michalowicz | Being All In

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Michalowicz, the serial entrepreneur behind three multimillion-dollar companies, bestselling author, and one of the world's most popular speakers...

198: Simon T. Bailey | The Hope Pusher

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Simon T. Bailey, the world's leading expert on brilliance, Hall of Fame keynote speaker, success coach, author, television host, and philanthropist jo...

197: Brian Johnson | Moving From Theory to Practice to Mastery

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Johnson, founder and CEO of Heroic Public Benefit Corporation, entrepreneur, teacher, coach, author, philosopher, and podcast host joins me on t...

196: Jay Samit | The Truths for Creating Wealth and Controlling Your Destiny

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jay Samit, entrepreneur, a leading expert on disruption and innovation, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of Disrupt You! and Future Proofing Y...

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...