Talking is easy, connecting is hard – and according to Brian Miller it can be learned!

A magician turned author, speaker, and consultant on human connection – Brian Miller is here to help us understand what human connection really is, and how to magically connect to anyone.

Brian believes everyone deserves to feel heard, understood, and valued.

In this episode you will learn:

• Why strangers are the easiest people to ask questions.
• Why Brian spent an hour talking about human connection on stage but never talked about empathy.
• Why the most interesting people are always the most interested people.
• How connection always starts with understanding.
• The art and importance of remembering names – Why names matter?

Listen to the full conversation: https://brianmillerspeaks.com/relationships-rule-podcast/

But back when we met in 2019, she was in distress.

She’d been invited to deliver a TEDx talk, and suddenly found herself in unfamiliar territory. Cait was a master at riffing on livestreams. She had attracted a sizable social media following and went from quitting the 9-5 to multiple six figures as a business coach in just a few years, leaning hard on her magnetism and charisma, grounded in sharp intellect.

But a TED talk? That’s a whole different ball game, requiring precision and rehearsal.

In just 2 months we clarified her Big Idea, structured the talk, and wrote the script. I had the honor of traveling to upstate New York to watch her deliver the talk live and in-person on the Red Dot.

And within 10 minutes of that night, she transformed her business into a 7-figure global empire.

Today she’s a millionaire CEO, mom to the most adorable little girl - born just a week after my son - and has another on the way.

In this conversation, Cait and I pull back the curtain on the coaching industry: What is a business coach, when do you know you need one, and what should you expect from a coaching relationship?

She also explains the difference between 1-1 and group coaching, both for those thinking of joining a coaching program, and for coaches deciding which type of program to offer their clients.

And of course, Cait shares her story of a chance encounter with lasting impact.

Plus, she gives a super inspirational piece of advice to young professionals trying to make it in this increasingly chaotic and isolated world.

RELATED LINKS:

• Website: https://Cait.co
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/caitscudder
• TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU_SDcn5XGA

We met a couple years ago when he invited me to be one of the first guests on his podcast, of which I am also the first repeat guest. 

It only seemed right that after hours of talking about my work on his show, he should have a chance to talk about his work on mine. And let me tell you, this is one of the most practical episodes in seasons.

We discussed the difference between motivational speaking and being a content matter expert, what a story really is and why you should be telling them in business, and where to find stories to tell. Then we did a deep dive on story structure, the different types and when they work, or don’t. 

And of course, Francisco shares his story of a chance encounter with lasting impact.

Plus, he gives a very practical piece of advice to young professionals trying to make it in this increasingly chaotic and isolated world.

RELATED LINKS:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fmahfuz/
• Bare: A Guide to Brutally Honest Public Speaking (book): https://amzn.to/3CFL5mB
• Storypowers Bootcamp (course): https://storypowers.thinkific.com/courses/storypowers-online-bootcamp
• "The Secret of a Magical TEDx Talk" - My recent guest appearance on the Storypowers Podcast: https://brianmillerspeaks.com/storypowers-tedx-episode/

She is also the author of Take Your Shoes Off First, a parable book with a message near and dear to my heart - perspective-taking.

Julia and I discussed that weird head nod teenage boys do, and why it might be more important than you think, the role of language in human connection, how to become undisruptable in your life and career, why today’s world is more like open sea swimming than laps in a pool, the one question that triggers empathy in any conversation, and how to get your kids to eat vegetables.

And of course, Julia shares her story of a chance encounter with lasting impact.

Plus, she gives a lovely piece of advice to young professionals trying to make it in this increasingly chaotic and isolated world.

RELATED LINKS

• Julia's website: https://RevolveYou.com
• LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-freeland-revolveyou/
• Take Your Shoes Off First (book): https://amzn.to/3vX9By2
• My episode on Julia's podcast: https://brianmillerspeaks.com/take-your-shoes-off-first

But once upon a time he couldn't make direct eye contact with anyone. Mark suffered from social anxiety.

And boy can I relate to that.

In this conversation we discussed the seeming contradiction of running a group program for people with social anxiety, his background as an immigrant who overcame bullying, racial discrimination, and health issues to become a success entrepreneur in his teens, how he pushed through social anxiety to become a global top 100 podcaster, and crucially, how to know when to quit a project or task. 

And of course, Mark shares his story of a chance encounter with lasting impact.

Plus, he gives a critical piece of advice to young professionals trying to make it in this increasingly chaotic and isolated world.

Connect with Mark: 

• Website: https://MarkMetry.com
• Screw Being Shy (book): https://amzn.to/3vcUZdJ
• Social Anxiety Society (podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-anxiety-society/id1270828712

He also works with people and companies who need to tell their stories to launch products and spread ideas.

And speaking of spreading ideas, that’s how I came across Corey’s work: his brand new TEDx talk.

It’s called, “Productivity Is For Robots! Here’s How to Stay Human.” And it quickly became one of my all-time favorite TEDx talks.

As someone who has both given a viral TEDx talk myself, and coached dozens of speakers to spread their big idea on the red dot, I was absolutely blown away by Corey’s content, delivery, structure, and of course, writing.

In this conversation we discuss many things, but it all centers on being a professional creative. How do you get ideas, balancing business with creativity, why you should be a collector of stories, what he did when he went completely blank during his TEDx talk, how comedian John Mulaney changed his life…

And of course, Corey shares his story of a chance encounter with lasting impact.

Plus, he gives a terrific piece of advice to young professionals trying to build their career in an increasingly unpredictable world, so be sure to stick around to the end of this longer episode. It’s worth it.

Connect With Corey

• Website: https://coreymccomb.com/
• Substack: https://substack.com/profile/22777129-corey-mccomb
• TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm4mFfIlwdU
• Book: https://amzn.to/3oY5tKa

Tamsen is a message strategist. In a sentence, she helps experts make their ideas irresistible.

She’s the former executive producer of TEDx Cambridge, one of the legacy TEDx conferences and before that spent 13 years as a Weight Watchers leader.

But those of us in the industry know her as The Idea Whisperer.

I’m a huge fan of Tamsen and her work, and last year she finally released a book detailing her proprietary method for crafting ideas into irresistible messages. It’s called Find Your Red Thread.

I bought it, read it in one day, and immediately implemented it in my work as a speaker AND in my own coaching practice working with TEDx speakers and leaders.

The episode you’re about to hear is less an interview and more a conversation between two geeks over ideas, storytelling, and messaging.

Some topics we covered:

What is a red thread? Why are ideas so important? Behind-the-scenes look at the TEDx process. How to differentiate your idea from everyone else’s, when it seems like there are no new ideas left in the universe.

Tamsen explains the persuader’s paradox, which I thought would make a great name for an indie rock band. She also dives deep into why typical story structures just don’t work for normal, everyday situations and what we can do instead.

And of course, Tamsen shares her story of a chance encounter with lasting impact.

This episode is dense and absolutely jam-packed. 

Connect with Tamsen:

• Website: https://TamsenWebster.com
• Find Your Red Thread: https://amzn.to/3qVY0va

Helen is a career coach, HR consultant, and speaker.

She also founded Drive The Goal, a consulting firm that helps people and organizations take charge of their lives and career, and navigate change, where she is the Principal Partner.

Helen and I met when she hired me to speak at a fundraising event for the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities Foundation. At the time, she was the President of the foundation.

She has an Associate’s degree, a Bachelor’s Degree, and an MBA.

And, most notably, she was recently named one of Connecticut and Massachusetts 100 Women of Color.

So basically, she knows a lot. She’s done a lot. And we talked about a lot.

In this conversation Helen and I discussed how to fix your elevator speech, what philanthropy really is and how anyone can do it, even if you don’t have money, how to navigate health issues when the world is falling apart, diversity and inclusion in the modern workplace, her saxophone playing husband, and of course, Helen Shares her story of a chance encounter with lasting impact.

The kicker? She didn’t even know that’s the story she was telling.

Connect with Helen:

• Drive The Goal: https://drivethegoal.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-g-sneeddrivethegoal/

Zoe is one of the world’s foremost researchers and speakers on ethical influence and persuasion. 

She’s a beloved Yale professor who teaches the most popular course at the School of Management: Mastering Influence and Persuasion.

Her new book, Influence Is Your Superpower: The Science of Winning Hearts, Sparking Change, and Making Good Things Happen, is based on that course.

Zoe is also a dear friend and collaborator who helped me craft my now famous TEDx talk back in 2015. 

She is the first ever repeat guest on this podcast, having joined me way back in Season 1 when this show was called One New Person.

Interestingly, that interview came at a time when Zoe was at the very crossroads that eventually led to this book. And that’s where this conversation picks up.

We spoke about doing what you love, how to write an academic book that feels conversational and friendly, and why the book had to change completely in response to COVID. 

Diving into the book itself we focused largely on the power of framing as a tool of influence, which includes a discussion of mind readers, magicians, and gorillas. 

We also touched on how timing can be used to positively influence someone, and offer advice on how to stop turning people off by asking to “pick their brain” or “buy them a cup of coffee.”

Finally, Zoe offers one critical piece of advice to young professionals trying to navigate this crazy, ever-changing world.

I had the honor of reading Influence Is Your Superpower cover to cover as an advance publisher’s copy, and my one-sentence review is:

This book is Robert Cialdini for the kindness generation.

Grab your copy of Influence Is Your Superpower here: https://amzn.to/3qX4WrU 

Connect with Zoe:

• https://ZoeChance.com
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoebchance/

Thomas is a landscape photographer and YouTuber. 

His YouTube channel has attracted over half a million subscribers and features   weekly video blogs of his photo shoots in some of the most stunning locations on earth.

I’m neither a photographer nor into nature. But there’s something magical about the way he films the process of spending hours and sometimes days in pursuit of a single photo.

I’ve been a subscriber and huge fan of Thomas since the early days of his channel, and it was such a treat to spend an hour discussing creativity as a serious pursuit.

Our conversation ranged from the power of publicly admitting your mistakes, to the battle against repetition in pursuit of expertise, how he approaches storytelling, getting into a flow state, the role of intentionality in creativity, loneliness, and the role of luck in success.

And of course, Thomas shares his story of a chance encounter with lasting impact, and gives one critical piece of advice to young professionals trying to make it in this crazy world.

Connect with Thomas

• https://ThomasHeaton.com
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThomasHeatonPhoto

Blog version: https://brianmillerspeaks.com/stop-asking-for-feedback/ 

Video version: https://youtu.be/VkqVdbCeThg

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Free resource - "Stop Cringing, Start Connection: 7 Ways to Talk to Anyone Without Looking Like an Idiot" - https://SoftSkillsAreHard.com

Listen to the full episode: https://www.beyondnetworkingpodcast.com/where-you-are-and-what-you-do-with-seth-godin/

Read the blog or watch the video instead: https://brianmillerspeaks.com/how-to-respectfully-disagree-respectfully/

Listen to or watch her entire episode here: https://beyondnetworkingpodcast.com/the-magic-of-ubuntu-with-getrude-matshe/

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• Video: https://youtu.be/FzmHm6Q19YY

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Watch instead: 

He also wrote the book Yes, And…, a book on creativity and collaboration in the workplace, based on lessons from improv comedy and Second City.

In this conversation, Kelly talks us through Second City’s Pivot into virtual improv performances during the 2020 pandemic. We learn about the difference between improv and spontaneity, how to gain agency over our emotions, a brilliant exercise you can do to achieve clarity and mental calmness in difficult times, why he describes COVID as a period of “sway,”  and of course, he teaches us the “yes, and…” principle.

This was a blast, and a perfect way to close out an absolutely wild year of Pivot stories.

Connect with Kelly:

• Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/klsecondcity/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-leonard-he-him-his-b8495047/
• Podcast: https://www.secondcityworks.com/podcast

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⚠️ If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. 

⚠️ If you're having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). 

⚠️ If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

Kay and I met years ago when she included a reference to my TEDx talk in her TEDx talk. We were connected via social media and have stayed in touch ever since. But this was the first time we ever spoke face-to-face, albeit via video conference.

In this conversation, Kay helps us understand what she believes are the four core emotions, and a clear system for navigating them.

We also spoke at length about her own Pivots - in her career and personal life. Kay was thrown one devastating curveball after another these past few years, and this episode is really a testament to resilience and creative adaptation.

In particular, pay attention how Kay actively and intentionally learned from each setback, and used those lessons to inform her next move. What may have seemed like failures at the time laid the path for achieving her lifelong dream of becoming an author and a voice for positive change.

Connect with Kay:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kayreevepublicspeaker/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kay-reeve/
• Website: https://www.kayreeve.co.uk 
• Brain Unchained Book: https://bit.ly/US-BrainUnchained

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I discovered Xabier while reading a BBC article about gyms in a COVID and post-COVID world. I’ve never been to a gym in my life, so I couldn’t tell you why I was reading that article. But Xabier was quoted about successfully Pivoting his personal training to an app-based plan.

I had to know more. So I sent him a cold message on LinkedIn and 3 days later we recorded this episode.

In this conversation we discussed people’s perceptions of personal trainers, Xabier’s initial emotional response to the 2020 lockdowns, how being marketing-minded allowed him to see what was next and what was needed, his new app-based training program, and his predictions about the future of the gym and fitness industry.

It’s a deeply insightful conversation, and a lot of fun.

Connect with Xabier:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/multiplyperformance/
• Website: http://www.multiplyperformance.com/

Watch instead of listen: https://beyondnetworkingpodcast.com/xabier-marshall/

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Ken is renowned in the theater community as an innovative marketer. In 2008 he started a blog called The Producer’s Perspective, dedicated to making the business of Broadway accessible and understandable.

He also created Be a Broadway Star, the only Broadway-themed board game.

Ken and I met when we were both panelists on the same livestream. He spoke so passionately about theater’s resilience, I knew I had to invite him to our little corner of the Internet.

In this conversation, Ken helps us understand where Broadway is and where it’s likely going. In particular, he answered the burning question: Did Hamilton’s streaming success open the doors to an entirely new revenue stream for theater?

My wife Lindsey and I are Broadway fanatics, as you know, so this was a huge treat. 

Also, a last-minute update. Ken and I recorded this conversation in January of 2021, but as I’m releasing it in May, after months of successful vaccine rollouts, it has just been announced that Broadway will be allowed to reopen at 100% capacity in September. Great news!

Connect with Ken:

• Blog:  https://www.theproducersperspective.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KenDavenportBway
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KenDavenport/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/kendavenport

https://twitter.com/kendavenport

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What’s that got to do with Pivoting, resilience, adaptability, human connection, or even just networking, for that matter?

I had no idea. We were connected through a mutual acquaintance and, if I’m being honest, I only agreed out of politeness. I’m so glad that I did. This was the most unexpected, dare I say wild, conversation of the season, and quite possibly my favorite.

Dr. O’Connell was just gearing up for a huge fundraising effort for her nonprofit organization, Utopia Scientific when the pandemic wiped out all possible fundraising events for the foreseeable future.

In her words, she was forced with a decision: Implode, or explode?

And boy did she explode, in the most creative way possible.

In this conversation, Caitlin and I discuss everything from the bone conduction properties of elephants, to how hard it is to take our own advice, to the value of pressing pause, and how critical travel is in developing empathy, perspective, and understanding of both ourselves and our place in the world.

And of course, we talked about Dr. O’Connell’s new book “Wild Rituals: 10 Lessons Animals Can Teach Us About Connection, Community, and Ourselves.” I’ve just started it, and it’s wonderful.

Now an asterisk.

Upon listening back to our conversation, I noticed that Caitlin and I both advocated passionately for some things that are only afforded to people of privilege. Pausing during a pandemic, to think critically about the future, was not an option for people who didn’t have savings or financial security. Travel has always been prohibitively expensive - particularly the kind of air travel we discussed, to far off lands and foreign cultures.

So, I wanted to underscore once again the critical role of luck, in this case the luck of privilege, in the ability to Pivot success during a pandemic. 

With that said, this conversation is truly magical and I know you’re going to love it.

Connect with Caitlin: 

• Website: https://www.caitlinoconnell.com/
• Non-profit Website: https://www.utopiascientific.org/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elephant_skinny/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElephantSkinny
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caitlineoconnell

Watch instead of listening: https://beyondnetworkingpodcast.com/caitlin-oconnell

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Like everyone else in the entertainment industry, when COVID hit Allen found himself suddenly without income, prospects, or even hope that work would come back. But that was only the beginning of his 2020 nightmare.

Two months before the pandemic, in January 2020, a contractor discovered an outdated part of their house that was no longer up to code. It was exorbitantly expensive to fix, but Allen and his wife decided to empty their savings rather than take out a loan, because he had plenty of work lined up.

Then the TV and film industry collapsed, leaving him without an income for what would become 9 months.

To make matters worse, his wife got COVID almost immediately, putting her on bedrest for nearly 2 months while fighting alternating fever and near-hypothermia episodes.

During which Allen had to spend even more money getting his older daughters set up for remote learning.

When his wife finally recovered, they discovered many friends and family had also been hit hard by the virus, some in critical condition.

In this conversation Allen walks us through everything.

For the nerds like me, he also teaches us exactly what a boom operator is, and how the TV and film industry economy works and why its shutdown was so destructive to local businesses across America, not just the actors and immediate crew, and how the industry changed in order to safely return to work.

Plus, we learn about Allen’s personal pivot, driven by generosity and charity, which is something we’ve hardly heard at all this season on the podcast.

Connect with Allen: 

• Website: http://SoundSpeeds.us
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SoundSpeeds
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoundSpeedsYT

Watch instead of listen: https://beyondnetworkingpodcast.com/allen-williams/

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The foundation, where Elisse presides, is dedicated to increasing the numbers of lives saved through research, family support, public awareness, and education.

4000 New Jersey residents alone are waiting on the transplant list. So when COVID threatened the entire national healthcare system, Elisse and her team of 180 committed professionals plus volunteers had to navigate incredibly shaky seas.

The big question was, would donations plummet, devastating the chances of everyone on that list, desperately in need of a transplant?

Not on Elisse’s watch. Instead, the NJ Sharing Network had a record year. And in this conversation, Elisse teaches us precisely how they did it.

Now, you might be tired of hearing about “mindset shifts” from the self-help community. But Elisse and her team are proof that it’s often mindset, not tactics, that carry the day.

In particular, pay close attention to how she describes the process of asking grieving families for a donation, and the shift from viewing it as a burden to recognizing it as a gift.

Connect with Elisse: 

• Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NJSharingNetwork
• Website: http://www.njsharingnetwork.org/

Watch instead of listen: https://beyondnetworkingpodcast.com/elisse-glennon/

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I invited Dan on the podcast to help us understand how the hospitality industry has responded to Covid overall. 

You’re going to learn about the power of staying on message, the secret to hiring and training a world class team, when attitude trumps skills, the No. 1 mistake most companies make that lead to their downfall, how to handle an increasingly competitive marketplace, and the value of trust.

Plus, stick around to the very end, when I asked Dan to tell me ONE thing that even Disney superfans wouldn’t know about the Magic Kingdom. And boy did he deliver.

This was a huge honor. As you know, my wife Lindsey and I are Disney superfans. Getting to spend an hour chatting with one of the most senior people at our favorite place on earth was truly surreal. Dan was super gracious and very generous, which made it even better.

Connect with Dan: 

• Website: https://dancockerell.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dancockerell
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danielpaynecockerell
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancockerell/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanCockerell

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Here’s a few facts about the Bananas:

• They only sell one ticket and it’s all inclusive.
• Their players perform choreographed dances every game.
• They are the only baseball team to play in kilts.
• Their coaching staff includes a 9-year-old and a grandma.
• They have a senior citizen dance team called the Banana Nanas.
• Their stadium is the first ever ad-free ballpack.
• They have sold out every game since their first season.

And Jesse is known as the “man in the yellow tux,” because, well, he wears a yellow tux. Not just sometimes, but always.

I’ve been following Jesse’s journey for years. We were originally connected through Ron Holt, the founder and CEO of national franchise Two Maids & a Mop, who appeared on the podcast back in Season 2.

Jesse speaks and writes about leadership and service. He hosts the Business Done Differently podcast. And he wrote the book “Find Your Yellow Tux.”

In this conversation, Jesse takes me through the absolute devastation of taking a 7-figure loss in response to COVID, back in March of 2020. Not only did the Bananas’ survive the hit… not only did they keep every single staff member employed... but they literally reinvented the sport of baseball in the process.

This interview is hilarious, enlightening, moving, and inspiring. 

You’ll learn how Jesse’s “fans first” philosophy inspired the most innovative period of his entrepreneurial journey, how he and his wife Emily’s history of crushing setbacks prepared him for this historic moment, and how you can lead your business, community, or family with selflessness and generosity.

Connect with Jesse: 

• Website: https://thesavannahbananas.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YellowTuxJesse/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yellowtuxjesse/

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Here's a "best of" compilation from the first quarter of 2021. Featuring: Donato G Poet, The Art of Relationships, The Storypowers Podcast, Bulletproof Cashflow, and Marketing as a Foreign Language. 

Topics include: 

• My 2020 pivot 
• Loneliness in the pandemic 
• Story telling tips for life and business 
• How to connect with sales prospects 
• The most difficult speech I ever gave 

Watch this episode instead of listening: https://youtu.be/ZD8qKlnbOQ8

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If you’re thinking, didn’t you recently interview a restaurant owner? I did. This is a companion episode to my conversation with Pam Paydos. In fact, Pam connected me with Tyler in the first place many years ago.

Pam’s restaurant Popover and Tyler’s flagship restaurant Millwrights are in the same small Connecticut town. And, like Pam, Tyler has not only stayed in business, but remained a pillar of the community through all the insanity of the last year.

But that’s where the similarities stop.

See, while Pam’s restaurant is a tiny breakfast and lunch bakery nestled in a quaint shopping plaza, Tyler’s Millwrights is a massive fine dining dinner establishment overlooking a waterfall.

While Pam’s Pivot was to remodel, nurture the relationship with loyal customers,  and make the most of her petite square footage… Tyler built dine-in greenhouses. 

Honestly, this episode is wild. And I don’t want to spoil it. 

CONNECT WITH TYLER

▸ Websites:

• https://millwrightsrestaurant.com
• https://cheftyleranderson.com
• https://tylerandersoncatering.com
• https://roomserviceatthegoodwin.com
• https://ta-que.com

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She specializes in translating complex scientific concepts into real-world language to help people find new ways to use their talents, discomforts, failures, and challenges as pathways to growth and evolution.

In other words, she helps people Pivot by transforming negatives into positives.

I invited Stefanie to chat specifically about education’s response to COVID over the past year. How did the field of education respond, and how did individual teachers respond?

This turned into an enlightening conversation on the nature of change itself, at both the individual level and the systemic level.

In particular, pay close attention to what Stefanie calls “survival of the busiest,” and how we can leverage that principle to create the change we actually want.

CONNECT WITH STEFANIE

▸ Website: https://stefaniefaye.com/ 
▸ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindsetneuroscience 
▸ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stefanieffaye

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When everything shut down, restaurants were the first and most visible industry to pivot, shifting to take-out only and building the foundation of curbside pickup, now a mainstay in our culture. Can you remember a time without curbside pickup?

In Pam’s case, it was even trickier. Her current restaurant is a bistro and bakery, designed around a small-town ambience and community tables in a very tight space. She didn’t have the systems or staff to do take-out.

But almost a year later, Popover Bistro and Bakery remains a pillar of the community. 

In this conversation Pam walks us through the nightmare of her Pivot. Pay attention to how her unwavering commitment to staying alive kept her going, even in the darkest of times.

A word before you listen: In true COVID fashion, we had a lot of Internet difficulties during this particular recording. 

Due to an intermittent Internet connection, I had to ask Pam to repeat her stories many times, which was frustrating for both of us. I was already asking her to relive incredibly difficult and emotional moments that were still fresh. I felt awful asking her to repeat them. 

As such, this episode will feel a little pieced together. I did the best I could to take the highest quality pieces of the recording and splice them into a coherent conversation.

Still, there’s SO much good stuff here. Thank you Pam, for being so understanding in the midst of chaos.

Connect with Pam

• Popover Bistro & Bakery website: https://www.popoversimsbury.com/

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We were connected through a mutual friend David Nebinski who runs the Career Portfolio podcast, on which we’ve both appeared.

When COVID hit Hana was already in the midst of personal tragedy and family emergencies. As you’ll hear her describe, COVID was basically secondary to the devastating unfolding in her personal life.

So she called upon her own inner strength, the same strength she teaches and facilitates with Re:Boot, to create her Pivot.

In this conversation you’ll hear how being a first generation child of immigrant parents shaped Hana’s philosophy on life, how she previously Pivoted away from a miserable career in corporate America, and what it means to Re:Boot your life.

By the end, this episode is truly more than the sum of its parts.

Connect with Hana

• Website: https://rebootexperiences.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebootexperiences/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReBootExperiences
• Register for a free workshop "Clarify Your Life Path + Confidently Step Into Your Next Chapter" : https://smarturl.it/workshopReboot 

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Back then, Sandra was the Associate Director for Music off Main, a studio that specialized in early childhood music education. But when Covid shut down the ability to safely sing in-person, the studio space they rented was no longer a financially viable option. Suddenly Sandra’s work in music education, and her personal career in opera, were ripped away.

In the fall she took on a new role as Director of Drama for a community college in rural North Carolina. Within days she faced a dilemma: How do you safely put on a theatrical production in the middle of a pandemic that even shut down Broadway?

Her answer?

Puppets.

You are in for a real treat this episode. Sandra’s story is completely bonkers, as is the way our paths intersected. 

Connect with Sandra

• Facebook Account: https://www.facebook.com/sandra.aganskrueger
• Theatre Program at The College of The Albemarle: https://www.albemarle.edu/programs-classes/credit/programs-of-study/associate-fine-arts-theatre/; https://www.facebook.com/coastplayers
• Collective Euphonia: https://www.facebook.com/CollectiveEuphonia/

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She teaches families, individuals, teams, and businesses to "do stress better.”

In this conversation Dr. G teaches us: 1) What resilience actually is; 2) Why some people seem to go through many difficult situations but never get any more resilient; 3) How some individuals and organizations were able to successfully pivot in response to the stress of 2020 while others were not; 4) And a specific set of strategies and techniques you can use to become more resilient, starting today.

Plus, she's an absolute riot, and you'll soon find out why. 

Connect with Dr. G

• Website: https://askdoctorg.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AskDoctorG/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/askdocg
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askdoctorg/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahgilboamd/

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When the world shut down, Jason had 10 employees whose livelihoods and families’ security depended on his ability to pivot. 

Luckily, Jason served nine years in the Marine Corp, and knew that open, consistent, and efficient communication would be the key moving forward.

As you’re about to find out, Jason has a direct, linear method of communicating. It actually caught me off-guard, as I’m used to having free-flowing conversations on this podcast, full of diversions and tangents. Instead, Jason is laser-focused.

And as far as I can tell, that’s why he still has 10 employees today.

Pay close attention not only to Jason’s content, but his method of delivery.

Connect with Jason

• https://appliedframeworks.com/

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He's also won a  ton of prestigious awards in magic and fooled Penn & Teller on the CW's hit show Fool Us.

You see, magicians, myself included, are typically just heightened versions of themselves. But Stuart creates characters with backstories, wants, and needs, and inhabits them fully. Why don’t more magicians do it? Because it’s really freakin’ hard.

In March of 2020, Stuart was the very last person to step foot on stage at the famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, before they shut their doors and the world went into lockdown.

Unlike most Pivoters this season, Stuart did not immediately turn to virtual in order to salvage his career. In fact, he hung up his magic act and started searching for a normal 9-5. 

But nearly a year later, Stuart is still a professional magician, delivering some of the most inventive virtual shows in the industry. How did he get here? 

This is his Pivot story.

Connect with Stuart

• https://stuartmacdonaldmagic.com
• Watch him fool Penn & Teller: https://youtu.be/lnObtoan-0g

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When the world went into lockdown she was stranded at an AirBnB in France with nothing but a backpack and her phone. Suddenly jobless, Carolene immediately got to work building a new career for herself.

Now she's out on her own as an Experience Strategist, coach and consultant.

You’re going to love Carolene’s pivot story and the unique way her background prepared her for the unthinkable. 

In particular, pay attention to the way she describes intentional action as the key to her success.

Connect with Carolene:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolenemeli/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolenemeli/
• The Experience Creators podcast on YouTube

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Read this week's blog to see the viral meme discussed here: https://brianmillerspeaks.com/good-tension-vs-bad-tension/

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Connect with me on Instagram and LinkedIn.

This year I lost my aunt, my grandmother, a kind magician who taught me when I was a teenager, and Eddie Van Halen.

I grieved them all differently, of course... but I did grieve them all.

Full blog post: https://brianmillerspeaks.com/loving-people-weve-never-met/

Video: https://youtu.be/wWp4qLTxvOU

Cal now works as a speaker and consultant for organizations who need to tell their stories better.

And he hosts Big Questions, one of my personal favorite podcasts and always in my Top 5, maybe even Top 3, most recommended no matter who I'm speaking to.

Admittedly, I was nervous to interview one of the world's most legendary interviewers. I needn't have been. True to Cal's style, he made a connection with me before we'd even begun, and the conversation just rolled from there.

As such, you won't hear any of my regular questions today. Instead, you get to eavesdrop on a very real, personal, and often hilarious conversation that I imagine isn't much different than the conversation we would have had off-camera.

Cal and I chat about his fear of technology, the 2008 recession, how tennis and surfing taught him everything he needed to survive the current pandemic (even though he doesn't do either), and how to connect with anyone. Cal even shares The Magic Question you can ask anybody if you need to quickly make a connection.

RELATED LINKS

• Work with Cal: https://CalFussman.com
• Big Questions podcast: https://www.calfussman.com/podcast
• Connect with Cal via Instagram and Twitter
• "Secrets of a Master Conversationalist: 5 Tricks I Learned from Cal Fussman's Podcast": https://brianmillerspeaks.com/secrets-master-conversationalist-cal-fussman-big-questions/ 

My Favorite Episodes of BIG QUESTIONS

• Heather Monahan on Creating Confidence
• James Altucher: A Business Masterclass
• Koby Bryant Remembered
• Simon Sinek: The Infinite Game

CONNECT WITH ANYONE: WISDOM FROM LEGENDS & LEADERS

Get the brand new 16-page, beautifully designed ebook and companion audio training featuring the very best advice on human connection across 50+ episodes of this podcast. Download for free right now: https://beyondnetworkingpodcast.com/start-here

Read or watch at: https://brianmillerspeaks.com/when-to-say-yes/

Plus, Dominic gives us the top two things every individual and organization should be doing to protect themselves from cyber criminals.

I don't think I've ever laughed this hard or often during a podcast recording. Dominic is a riot and you're going to love this conversation.

Let's get to it.

RELATED LINKS

• Connect with Dominic on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/domvogel/
• Cyber.SC: https://cyber.sc/

WORK WITH ME

• Virtual workshops, TEDx coaching, business consulting: https://brianmillerspeaks.com/human-connection-virtual-programs/

Blog version: https://brianmillerspeaks.com/what-sets-your-soul-on-fire/

Video version: https://youtu.be/JEDHEUXO6og

"When the World" music video: https://youtu.be/oWqlYGC-eXY

Reach out at https://beyondnetworkingpodcast.com/contact and let me know: What passion, hobby, or interest have you neglected, and what would it take to get it back in your life?

Matt's studied internships more than nearly anyone in the world, from a practical standpoint.

In this episode we discuss earned confidence, how to prove yourself to yourself, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Internships and what students can do now, recognizing the flow of energy during interactions, gratitude as a daily practice, how to turn difficulties into opportunities...

And that's just the first 20 minutes!!!

You'll also learn about Matt's favorite career-building technique for young professionals, which he calls the "Informational Interview." This episode contains tons of career tips for students and young professionals.

There's so much good here. Please enjoy my conversation with Matt Zinman.

RELATED LINKS

-Matt's book "Z-Isms": https://amzn.to/2YCW5P4

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Yes, that's a real thing.

Michael and I discuss the creative difference between acting for someone else and writing for actors, how to draw on inspiration from outside your own field, the role of luck in creative endeavors and how to increase your odds of being lucky, building empathy into your business, and of course, Michael shares his story of a chance encounter with lasting impact.

This is a warm, wonderful conversation that I enjoyed just as much listening back as I did in the moment, and I think you will too.

RELATED LINKS

• Michael's website: https://MichaelKrasWorks.com
• Norman Ng's episode of Beyond Networking: http://www.beyondnetworkingpodcast.com/adapting-to-anything-with-norman-ng

Read instead at: https://brianmillerspeaks.com/donuts-worth-dying-for/

Teresa Dufour is a news anchor and media personality. She hosts CT Style on ABC 8, a daily segment featuring entertainers, authors, chefs, musicians and more from the New England region.

Over the years Teresa's audience watched her grow up, meet her future husband - literally on air - and become a mother of two.

In this conversation, Teresa peels back the invisible layers of a life lived on camera. We discussed the transition to parenthood and how it affects one's self-perception, the future - or not - of mainstream media, and how to connect with an audience that you can't see or hear.

Plus, Teresa offers sage advice for newcomers to online media, which includes basically everyone from teachers to accountants in the wake of the 2020 pandemic.

And she tells her incredible story of a chance encounter with lasting impact.

RELATED LINKS

• Connect on social @teresadu4 everywhere: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
• Teresa's Website: http://www.teresadufour.com/

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Erin is an extraordinarily talented comedy writer and stand-up comic who has appeared on Conan, Seth Meyers, and Ellen.

I discovered Erin almost ten years ago when my friends invited me to a local comedy club for a show they'd won free tickets to. Erin was the middle spot that night, and yet she blew away the headliner.

A few years later we crossed paths as colleagues when I made a small name for myself as a comedy magician in the college entertainment market.

I've followed her career ever since and was thrilled to connect with her for the show.

We chat about what being a stand-up comic really means, whether mainstream media still has the ability to break a comic's career, self-confidence and validation, how to connect with an audience, and of course, Erin shares her story of a chance encounter with lasting impact.

And it's one of my favorites in three seasons of this show.

RELATED LINKS

• Erin's Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
• ErinJackson.net
• Grudgery (Erin's comedy album)

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Are you a small business owner, freelancer, or entrepreneur? 

Need accountability on your current goals, an outside perspective on new ideas, or help with branding, marketing, self-confidence, or storytelling? Schedule your FREE discovery call here.

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There's never been a better time for your team to double-down on human connection strategies. In the age of loneliness, give your team the ability to make meaningful connections with prospects, customers, and clients, as well as each other. Inquire here.

Read the blog here: http://HumanConnection.blog

In a career move that came completely out of left field, he started saving old tractors on a farm in Maine. That business is now a global success far beyond his magic career. 

And his family is intact. 

We discussed adaptability, mentors, work-life balance and how to prioritize, the role of luck in success and why luck isn't so lucky, advice to build any business, and of course, Norman shares his story of a chance encounter with lasting impact.

Related Links

• iSaveTractors: https://isavetractors.com
• YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjgZ1T9MpGJ1zXD0wdoML3A
• Norman's old magic teaser video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwvF_ElBslw

Read or watch here.

My guest this week is not psychic, but she is a teacher.

Morgane Michael is an elementary school educator, professional development instructor, and podcast host.

Her podcast KindSight 101 is about the mobilizing power of kindness in and out of the classroom. In fact, she was recently nominated for a Canadian Podcast Award!

I had the great pleasure of being a guest on Morgane's show in the fall of 2019, and it was a true honor to flip the script.

We talked about the difference between walking through the world as a teacher vs a podcaster, what's changed in education over the last decade, emotional regulation in kids and adults, how to connect with anyone, and of course Morgane shares two beautiful chance encounter stories. One that is thoroughly moving, and one that is sure to give you second-hand embarrassment.

Now, remember, we recorded this months before the 2020 pandemic. Given the current state of education and the uncertainty over its future, this conversation may at times feel anachronistic. Like we're talking about some distant memory that wasn't just two months ago.

And for that reason, I hopped on a quick video chat with Morgane just a few days ago. We talked about the current crisis and how it's affecting her as both a teacher and as a parent whose kids are currently engaged in remote learning.

That addendum will be available to subscribers via the community email. It's free to subscribe. Just head to BeyondNetworkingPodcast.com & toss your email into the box. We'd love to have you join the human connection revolution.

RELATED LINKS

• Morgane's Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn
• Website: https://smallactbigimpact.com/
• My episode of KindSight 101: https://brianmillerspeaks.com/kindsight/

The Leadership Mastermind: https://brianmillerspeaks.com/public-leadership-mastermind 

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Joe is a cartoonist, filmmaker, producer, and educator. He is the president of Joe Young Studios, a multimedia agency which provides arts programming for organizations.

He's also the Founder & Executive Director of a youth arts non-profit.

His projects include Hartford, CT's first major film project, Diamond Ruff and the one-time Guinness World Record for the world's longest comic strip.

I met Joe nearly 10 years ago by chance of having just moved to Connecticut and networking at an open mic night.

We've watched each other's careers evolve from afar, but haven't been in touch in many, many years.

That is, until the 2020 pandemic.

Joe was gearing up for a massive $1 million fundraising event for his new documentary film project when the crisis struck. Forced to cancel the event Joe was faced with a choice: Give up the project he's been working so hard to achieve, or find a new way forward.

I reached out in that moment to invite him on the podcast to chat about his life, career, and new documentary project.

This conversation was so much more than I bargained for.

Joe explains why your gift is different from you passion (and what to do with either), thoughts on monetizing art, the evolution of cartooning from analog to digital, his new documentary project and what's going to happen now, how to connect with an audience in a non-live format like comic strips and films, how to handle negative feedback, the role of luck in success, advice for young professionals in an impossibly unpredictable world, and of course, Joe shares his story of a chance encounter with lasting impact.

Plus, Joe flips the script near the end and asks me about getting my TEDx talk, so you'll hear that story in its entirety for the first time.

This episode is a true celebration of art, beauty, and joy.

Remember to check the show notes for related links and stay until the end for my biggest takeaways from this episode.

And now I give you, Mr. Joe Young.

Watch instead of listen here.

RELATED LINKS

• Joe's website: https://joeyoung.org
• Diamond Ruff movie: https://www.amazon.com/Diamond-Ruff-Felicia-Pearson/dp/B07GBP1C65
• New documentary project: https://joeyoung.org/documentary-project/
• Backstage at the Strips by Mort Walker: https://amzn.to/2y1A9ma

His abundantly positive attitude is infectious. Combine that with an unwavering focus on his clients, rather than his own career, is how he inadvertently built his success. His philosophy on life, and the law, is built on empathy and the desire to both connect with others and connect others to each other. 

Rich is a family man at heart with a wonderful wife and three kids, who lately are a shining light in my otherwise dreary social media newsfeeds.

His Facebook description says it all: "Servant to the poor, butler to the great, comforter, philosopher and lifelong mate."

Just two months before the 2020 crisis Rich joined me on the couch in my cozy home studio for a in-depth, intimate examination on how he built a sustainable career in an unpredictable world, and how you can too.

It is impossible to listen to this conversation without smiling. And we can all use a bit of pure joy right now.

Related Links

• Rich's law firm: http://taboadarochlin.com/
• Rich on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-rochlin-631b571/
• Baby Shower Extravaganza video:

Additional Resources

• Seth Godin on the Beyond Networking Podcast
• Our mutual friend Pam Paydos on the Beyond Networking Podcast

The Leadership Mastermind

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But you don’t have a clear destination nearly as often as you think. At best you have a vague idea of your intended outcome. It’s a feeling or gut instinct, but nothing like a map or blueprint.

In those cases, when the destination is loose and the journey unclear, the easy path offers no benefit over the hard path. It’s not more effective or efficient. If you don’t really know where you’re going, getting there quicker is of no use at all. 

Walking against the sidewalk, swimming upstream, following the path of most (or at least more) resistance instead builds resilience. It slows us down just enough to notice new opportunities.

As Norton Juster wrote in The Phantom Tollbooth, one of the greatest books ever written for any age, “There are no wrong roads to anywhere.”

Next time you’re struggling to find the right path, try an obviously wrong one instead. It may not be so wrong, after all.

Leadership Mastermind

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Shawn is a former trial attorney with an incredible record. He is one of only a handful of lawyers in America who obtained a "not guilty" verdict on a death penalty case.

But one day he realized he couldn't do it anymore. His body and soul were weary of the grind, so he left.

Unsure what to do next he began searching for his true calling, something to feed his soul. He began volunteering extensively, and even sought out a monastery to dig deep into himself.

From the depths of sorrow came his joy unmasked, and Shawn founded Askinosie Chocolate.

His book Meaningful Work, and his excellent TEDx talk, detail his journey and provide a clear, practical blueprint to Do Great Business, Find Your Calling, and Feed Your Soul.

I discovered Shawn's work via Seth Godin, who has written extensively about Shawn and his company. Seth even devoted an entire episode of his podcast Akimbo to Shawn's work.

And yet, it was Shawn who reached out to me just last month, asking if he would be a good fit for this podcast.

Of course I was elated. We talked some weeks ago about what value we could create for you, and planned a joyous conversation celebrating all the best parts of work and life.

And then the world turned upside down.

Shawn suddenly finds his own philosophy and principles being tested like never before. At the time of the conversation you are about to hear, Shawn was just hours away from having to furlough half of his small team of 20, in order to give his employees a functioning company to come back to, and protect the mission.

When Shawn got on the call, he was clearly distressed. I offered to reschedule, but he refused. In fact, he was grateful for the opportunity to work through his thoughts and feelings in real time, as a case study for leaders of other organizations who are or will soon be faced with similarly difficult choices.

I never intended this podcast to be about current events, but in this case it was unavoidable.

The first 20 minutes of this conversation are deep, heavy, and mournful. But it's also truthful and honest. After that we turn the corner into a more upbeat and positive chat.

This is an incredibly valuable and timely episode. 

Related Links

• Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZZ1AY1_VRYI
• Askinosie Chocolate: https://askinosiechocolate.com
• Shawn Askinosie: https://shawnaskinosie.com
• Meaningful Work (book) by Shawn Askinosie: https://amzn.to/3byQuNk
• Seth Godin's Akimbo episode featuring Shawn's work: https://www.akimbo.link/blog/s2-e2-it-s-not-about-the-chocolate

Additional

• Jay Reynold's on Beyond Networking: http://www.beyondnetworkingpodcast.com/heard-but-never-seen-with-espns-jay-reynolds/
• Seth Godin on Beyond Networking: http://www.beyondnetworkingpodcast.com/where-you-are-and-what-you-do-with-seth-godin/

Leadership Mastermind

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CONNECT WITH US

You can connect with Brian via Instagram and LinkedIn.

Use hashtag #beyondnetworking anywhere on social media so we can find you, thank you, and share.

Send an email to beyondnetworkingpodcast@gmail.com and Brian will get back to you as quickly as he can.

True connection must be accomplished by us, not the software.

Read the blog at: https://brianmillerspeaks.com/video-chatting-isnt-the-point/

Leadership Mastermind

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She's since become a bestselling author, sought-after speaker, and role model to professionals looking to step into their confidence.

In this wide-ranging conversation, Heather teaches us where confidence comes from and answers my burning question, "Is it possible to have too much confidence?"

She drops killer advice for young professionals on how to build a sustainable career in an unpredictable world.

And she tells us an exclusive story she's never told before about two recent encounters and how they got her thinking about taking control of one's life and career.

Prefer video? Watch the interview instead.

Topics Covered

• 1:00 - Intro
• 7:00 - Being an author, self-publishing vs traditional
• 13:00 - Where does confidence come from?
• 14:50 - Fear, failure, and confidence
• 17:30 - What is confidence?
• 24:45 - Making conversations work for you
• 27:30 - Can you have too much confidence?
• 30:00 - Heather's background
• 33:00 - Exclusive chance encounter story
• 39:40 - Luck and success
• 45:50 - TEDx and the #metoo movement
• 51:20 - Advice for young professionals
• 56:00 - Brian's three takeaways

Related Links

• Heather's website and online course: https://HeatherMonahan.com
• Confidence Creator Podcast
• Social: @heathermonahan
• Heather's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/heathermonahan
• TEDx talk on the #metoo movement

READY TO GO BEYOND NETWORKING?

Join our community at https://BeyondNetworkingPodcast.com/subscribe/ for email updates as soon as a new episode drops, occasional bonus clips, the opportunity to submit your questions to select upcoming guests, and early access to a private online community coming Summer 2020.

CONNECT WITH US

You can connect with Brian via Instagram and LinkedIn at @bmillermagic

Use hashtag #beyondnetworking anywhere on social media so we can find you, thank you, and share.

Send an email to beyondnetworkingpodcast@gmail.com and Brian will get back to you as quickly as he can.

We can’t help ourselves anymore. Our screens are more interesting than our real experiences, friends, colleagues, and loved ones. It didn’t start out sinister, but it doesn’t matter. It happened.

The byproduct of tens of thousands of years of human evolution, and revolution, is quickly leading to the eradication of our dignity and humanity. 

But there’s still hope.

Julian Treasure is a sound and communication expert and five-time TED speaker, whose TED talk "How to speak so that people want to listen" has been viewed over 50 million times.

Topics covered:

• 0:50 - Introduction
• 5:00 - How listening and speaking are related
• 10:00 - Introverts vs extroverts
• 14:00 - Communication is circular, not linear
• 19:00 - Speak into the listening (how perspective shapes communication)
• 29:40 - Meeting people at TED
• 31:00 - What is the audio revolution?
• 36:40 - Julian's chance encounter story
• 40:20 - Entrepreneurial success tips
• 43:00 - The role of luck in success
• 47:00 - Julian's new online communication course
• 51:20 - Advice for building a sustainable career
• 53:00 - Brian's 3 big takeaways

Related Links

• Watch the conversation on YouTube
• Julian's website and online course: https://JulianTreasure.com
• Julian on Twitter: https://twitter.com/juliantreasure
• TED talk "How to speak so that people want to listen": https://youtu.be/eIho2S0ZahI

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Kicking off the season is Julian Treasure, a five-time TED speaker on sound and communication whose TED talks have been viewed over 150 million times combined. His most popular is "How to speak so that people want to listen," which has over 50 million views of its own.

Upcoming guests include: 

-Heather Monahan, bestselling author, acclaimed podcaster, and one of the few women to break the highest glass ceiling in corporate America and claim a spot in the C-Suite;

-Rich Rochlin, family attorney extraordinaire who has handled multiple high profile and very public cases;

-Norman Ng, an entrepreneur who left a lucrative and multiple award-winning  career in entertainment  to save his family and marriage, and now runs a massively successful global development company for hard-to-obtain tractor parts (you read that right);

-Morgane Michael, a full-time educator and professional development facilitator who also hosts the acclaimed podcast KindSight 101, recently nominated for a Canadian Podcast Award.

Plus SO many more guests yet to be announced! Never miss an episode by subscribing via your favorite podcast streaming service, or even easier, joining our community at BeyondNetworkingPodcast.com where you'll also find all previous episodes from the first two seasons.

But when you succeed, it’s the result of hard work, persistence, and talent.

Curious, isn’t it?

Either you believe luck is an irrational force, swirling around like a quantum tornado randomly bestowing itself whenever and for whomever it feels like, or you believe there is a measure of control we each exert over our own luck.

If it’s the former, you should rightly be envious of your rival’s lucky break. But you can no longer take credit for your own success. 

If it’s the latter you must recognize the same hard work, persistence, and talent in your rival’s lucky breaks as in your own.

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RELATED LINKS

• Happy by Derren Brown (book)

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Watch the world's shortest joke, in context: "Pretentious? Moi?!"

• Simon Sinek on Cal Fussman's podcast Big Questions

Listen to that conversation in its entirety here. Then check out Morgane's work at the links below:

• KindSight 101 Podcast
• SmallActBigImpact.com
• Morgane on Instagram

If you enjoyed this conversation, tag us both on Instagram @bmillermagic and @smallactbigimpact and use hashtag #onenewperson so we can both find you and say hello!

Watch the video instead.

Watch the video instead.

Watch the video instead for dozens of photos, clips, and promotional materials from my archives.

Matt has shared the stage and gone toe-to-toe with many of today's intellectual heavyweights, including Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, Jordan Peterson- the list just goes on.

He is also the co-host The Atheist Experience, a popular Texas-based webcast- but if that's not your jam, don't worry. Matt wasn't here to discuss or defend atheism.

Instead, our conversation centered on truth and skepticism in the Information Age. In particular, under which circumstances should we be convinced that something is true? Plus, Matt gives us practical tips for having healthy debates where everyone walks away friends, a wild chance encounter when he was only 12 years old, and an intimate look at his unlikely path to international thought leader.

So put your thinking cap on and please enjoy this season finale of One New Person with the exceptional Matt Dillahunty.

Watch the video of this conversation with bonus segments and additional stories.

RELATED LINKS

• Matt's website
• The Atheist Experience
• "Honoring the Shame" with Michael Kent
• Matt Dillahunty vs Jay Dyer (YouTube)

Jim Spinnato is a local legend here in Connecticut. He's one of the most booked and highly sought after entertainers in New England, a magician by trade who now makes his living as a comedy hypnotist.

He has a residency at COMIX, the comedy club at Mohegan Sun casino, doing his R-rated hypnosis act, and a weekly showcase on Sundays called "Spinnato's Magic Matinee" which features the region's best magicians.

In this episode we chat about how Jim made the transition from banking to entertainment, how to connect with an audience, and of course, Jim shares his story of a chance encounter with lasting impact.

We also spent a good amount of time discussing the so-called "PC culture" for entertainers in the modern world. While I don't agree with everything Jim has to say on this topic, I found his perspective extremely valuable and the debate worth having.

But since it's not really within the tone of this particular podcast, I edited a large chunk out. If you're interested, you can hear the entire unedited conversation on my YouTube channel at the link below.

Jim's a lover of life and language, so if there are kids around, if you're in a public place, or if you're offended by four-letter words, you might want to skip this episode.

RELATED LINKS

• Jim's website
• Jim's magic club in New London, CT
• Brian & Jim in the green room circa Dec 2010 (photo)
• Maximum Entertainment by Ken Weber (book)

RELATED  EPISODES

• Michael Kent on "pc culture" in entertainment
• Adam Kreutinger on having a thought partner

Getrude and I met just recently when she sought out my services as a speaking coach to help put the finishing touches on her new TEDx talk. I was immediately struck by how powerful and influential she is, and felt the need to share her story with you.

The entire conversation hinges on the concept of Ubuntu, an African philosophy Getrude picked up as a native of Zimbabwe, which she now spreads across the world as an activist, writer, and speaker.

Within that philosophy we discuss activism, illness, the illusion of time, Getrude's unique process for writing a book in just 40 hours, luck, chance, relationships, and so much more.

Watch this episode in video format here!

RELATED LINKS

• HerStoryCircle.com
• Connect with Getrude via Facebook and Instagram
• Getrude's new TEDx talk
• Born on the Continent Ubuntu (book)
• Dead Aid by Dambiso Moyo (book)

Ron and I met via two mutual friends, both of whom have been guests on this season of the podcast: business legend Seth Godin, and leadership author Tim David.

This conversation is more business-focused than most episodes, but just as inspiring.

Ron gives us a detailed look at what it takes to build an empire at any level - locally to nationally. He delivers an endless stream of advice for getting your mindset right for success, including passion, pivoting, sacrifice, leadership, and how to communicate a shared vision. And in one of my favorite conversational turns, we chat about why having mentors and being a mentor is so important, how to get one if you don't, and how to be one if you're not.

So if you're even a little curious about going into business for yourself one day, or turning up the notch on your current endeavor, grab a pen and take some notes.

RELATED LINKS

• TwoMaidsFranchise.com
• Ron Holt on LinkedIn
• S2 E2 with JP & Julia of HellthyJunkFood

Jay Reynolds has anchored ESPN SportsCenter radio for over two decades.

We met years ago when his kids signed up for a community magic class I was teaching, and we've been friends ever since.

In this episode Jay opens up about what it's like to be a famous person who rarely gets recognized in the real world, how he went from being an average but passionate athlete as a kid to a renowned career in broadcast journalism, what coaching youth athletics taught him about life, parenting, and education, and how to connect with millions of listeners you can't even see as if they're the only person in the room.

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But in the late 90s he was the Director of Marketing at Scholastic, where he and his small team were tasked with the awesome responsibility of turning a first-time author's quirky novel about a boy wizard into a global phenomenon...

And that's precisely what they did.

I was introduced to Alan through our mutual friend Tim David, my guest on the most recent episode of this podcast, and quickly discovered we were kindred spirits.

Alan and I chat about imposter syndrome and the surprising way jealous can actually be force for positive change, the primary function of a leader and how to bring out a team's best qualities, and Alan shares multiple stories of chance encounters with lasting impact, including plenty of good stuff about working with JK Rowling in the early days.

RELATED LINKS

• Alan's Website
• The Connection Challenge (book)
• Connect with Alan on LinkedIn

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I discovered Tim when I noticed his book in the business section of Barnes & Noble. It was just a few months after my TEDx talk combining magic and communication started to go viral.

You can imagine my surprise when I realized the author was a former magician turned communication specialist, just like me, and lived only an hour from me in New England!

We connected online and hit it off instantly. I went on to hire Tim as a business coach, which over time morphed into a mutually beneficial personal and professional relationship.

In this episode we discussed techniques to shake people out of their conversational ruts, how to connect with someone you don't understand, all about Tim's brand new book FLIP: The Four Levels of Influencing People, luck and its surprising relation to gratitude, and of course Tim shares his story of a chance encounter with lasting impact.

RELATED LINKS

• TimDavidSpeaks.com
• Magic Words (book)
• FLIP: The Four Levels of Influencing People (book)

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss (book)

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Idealist.org connects people who want to make a positive impact in the world with organizations who have the means to make it happen. It's essentially a job search website, but exclusively for non-profit and volunteer work.

Ami himself has been recognized by Time Magazine as "Philanthropy Innovator of the Year,"
made the NonProfit Times list of "50 Most Influential People" five different years, and was most recently awarded NonProfit Pro's "2019 NonProfit Professional of the Year."

But as you'll hear in the conversation, Ami genuinely isn't interested in awards or even his legacy. He really, truly just want to build a better world for you and me.

Ami graciously took a 3-hour train from his home in NYC to meet me and my wife Lindsey, who works in non-profit and used Idealist.org in the past. She was thrilled!

The three of us spent an incredible day together, of which this interview was only a small portion. And let me tell you, I'm sold. Ami's on a mission, and I'm signing up.

We discussed how much the world has changed since he launched Idealist.org at the very beginning of the World Wide Web, all about his new global initiative called Idealist Day, and of course, Ami shares his story of a chance encounter with lasting impact.

Watch the video version of this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9tJiE3CKO8o

RELATED LINKS

• Idealist.org
• Idealist Day info
• Idealists of the World (Facebook Group)
• Calling All Dreamers (30-min video)
• Idealist merch on Zazzle

Shama is one of the most sought after keynote speakers in the world, the author of two bestselling books: The Zen of Social Media Marketing, and Momentum. She was included on "30 Under 30" lists by Forbes and Inc.com, and has been recognized three years in a row by LinkedIn as one of their "Top Voices" in marketing.

In a word, she rocks, and I am thrilled Shama was willing to carve out an hour for us.

We discussed how to avoid getting overwhelmed by the constantly evolving digital landscape, what's changed for consumers since the dawn of social media, and how a professional chance encounter led to personal fulfillment.

So please enjoy this sensational conversation with the Zen Master of Marketing herself, Shama Hyder.

CONNECT WITH SHAMA

• Twitter
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• ShamaHyder.com

RELATED LINKS

• The Connected Consumer (Zen Media)
• The Loneliness Epidemic (Cigna)
• Specialist ID (Patrick's company)
• Myers-Briggs Test (official)
• Free alternative (Truity)

After 40 years in publishing Peter has authored his first book, "Emeralds of Oz: Life Lessons from Over the Rainbow."

In this episode we chat about what exactly an editor's role is in the publishing process, the timeless wisdom contained in the Wizard of Oz, and Peter shares his story of a chance encounter with lasting impact.

We had some Internet issues during this call, which took place in the middle of his book tour. It's a little wonky towards the beginning and again at the end, but crystal clear for the vast majority. I think you'll find Peter's warmth and insight transcends the occasional audio blip.

RELATED LINKS

• Emeralds of Oz by Peter Guzzardi
• "9 Emeralds of Wisdom" free postcard
• EmeraldsOfOz.com
• The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Huff
• Quiet by Susan Cain

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• The Wizard of Oz

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Christie and I met in 2018 when she sought out my services as a speaking coach for her first TEDx talk. I'm very selective about TEDx coaching, and only work with speakers whose message I believe in. Christie and I clicked immediately, and you'll hear why in this episode.

We learn from Christie what exactly management consulting is, and for those thinking about the field, she answers the burning question, Should you go to school for it? We discuss vulnerability and authenticity at length, a topic that is quickly become a core theme of this season, as you'll see in upcoming episodes.

Our conversation moves to human connection and how to find common ground in any situation. And of course, Christie shares her story of a chance encounter with lasting impact.

This episode is jam-packed with insight and actionable information, so grab a notepad, find a quiet space, carve out an hour, and enjoy.

RELATED LINKS

• "Why great people quit good jobs" - Christie's TEDx talk
• The MECE Muse: 100+ Selected Practices, Unwritten Rules, and Habits of Great Consultants (book)
• Release: Use the Power of Forgiveness to Get Unstuck and Thrive in Your Career (book)
• ChristieLindor.com - blog, podcast, courses
• Connect with Christie on LinkedIn

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Julia and I met over a decade ago in college when we were both briefly Music Business majors. JP and I met for the first time right here on the podcast, and hit it off instantly.

In this episode we discuss how to build and leverage a brand in the digital world, how to get the most out of industry events and conventions, and of course JP & Julia share their brand's story of a chance encounter with lasting impact.

RELATED LINKS

• HellthyJunkFood on YouTube
• 1st episode: Creamy Garlic Loaded Mashed Potato Skins
• World's LARGEST Simpsons Donut
• Instagram & Twitter: @hellthyjunkfood

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• HellthyJunkFood.com
• Merch: https://shop.hellthyjunkfood.com/
• Support: https://www.hellthyjunkfood.com/member

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If you're a Seth Godin junkie like I am, you've probably listened to dozens of interviews, and live speeches. I think you'll find this conversastion is truly unique, as we approached many of his favorite topics from a completely different perspective.

We discussed marketing in relation to magic and professional magicians, the state of the education industry and where it might be going, what it means to be a teacher, how to connect with someone you don't understand, and Seth shares his story of a chance encounter with lasting impact. It's the first time he's ever told this story publicly, and trust me, it's bananas.

RELATED LINKS

• This is Marketing by Seth Godin
• David Blaine trick with Harrison Ford
• Joshua Jay's show Six Impossible Things
• Stop Stealing Dreams TEDx talk
  * Stop Stealing Dreams ebook on Medium
  * 18 Pine St (book)

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• Linchpin by Seth Godin
• Purple Cow by Seth Godin

You'll hear from 19-time bestselling author Seth Godin on why education is broken and what we can do to fix it.

My friend Peter Guzzardi, legendary book editor to Stephen Hawking, Susan Cain, Deepak Chopra, Douglas Adams, and others, will share life wisdom from the Wizard of Oz.

The Zen Master of Marketing herself, Shama Hyder, CEO of Zen Media, Forbes and Inc.com 30 Under 30, helps us slow down to avoid the anxious trappings of the digital world.

I sat down with celebrity YouTubers JP & Julia of HellthyJunkFood for an in-depth conversation about building a brand by forming connections.

Award-winning management consultant Christie Lindor reminds us that the key to getting unstuck is leaning into forgiveness, authenticity, and vulnerability.

And that's just the first few episodes! Later this season you'll hear from Alan Cohen, the former Director of Marketing at Scholastic who launched the Harry Potter series.

We'll sit down with Jon England, a veteran cruise ship entertainer and world renowned pianist, about life on the high seas.

I could tell you more, but, you're just going to have to tune in. Season 2 launches next Monday, July 1. So go, right now, to OneNewPerson.com and subscribe for free via your favorite podcast streaming service.

While you're there, check out the Season 1 recap and get yourself ready, because this is going to be a blast.

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Two questions for you:

1. Do you prefer the shorter, more heavily edited episodes from the early part of the season, or the more recent longer, flowing, less edited conversations?

2. Would you like to see this podcast go from every-other-week to weekly?

-> Send your thoughts to onenewpersonpodcast@gmail.com with subject line: Season 1 Recap

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The story of how I met Zoe is very public, but in case you haven't heard it, here's the short version: We met on a plane, sitting next to each other, when she opened a conversation by saying, "I like your hat." I had no idea those four words would change the course of my life.

In this episode, Zoe and I get into the nitty-gritty on the power of no: How to say no, why to say no, and why saying 'no' may be the most generous thing you can do. We chat in-depth about how to influence others in a way where both people come out ahead, and of course Zoe shares her story of a chance encounter with lasting impact.

Oh - and as a bonus, we finally get to hear her side of the "I like your hat" story. And yes, it's the first time I was hearing it as well.

So please enjoy this epic Season 1 finale of One New Person.

RELATED LINKS

• Follow Zoe on Twitter @zoebchance
• Zoe speaking live on influence & persuasion
• The Four Words that Changed my Life (aka "I like your hat")
• Adam Grant's TED talk: Are you a giver or a taker?
• John Sculley on meeting Steve Jobs

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• Influence by Robert Cialdini

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I was lucky enough to be in the audience for Amanda's TEDx talk, entitled "Language Beyond the Sound Barrier," and found her insights into deaf culture so fascinating, I knew I had to bring her on the show.

We spoke about her wild and winding career path, her counter-intuitive work in deaf education, and of course, Amanda shares her story of a chance encounter with lasting impact.

This conversation will expand your perspective, perhaps more than most. So get comfortable, keep an open mind, and please enjoy.

RELATED LINKS

• Amanda's TEDx Talk "Language Beyond the Sound Barrier"
• Follow Amanda on Twitter @HowertonFox
• This episode on YouTube with captions

FORTHCOMING ARTICLES

• Howerton-Fox, A. (2019). What went unsaid in my TEDx talk on language and deafness: Invited editorial. American Annals of the Deaf, 164(2). (Will post this spring/summer at http://gupress.gallaudet.edu/annals/index.htm)
• Howerton-Fox, A. & Falk, J.L. (2019). Supporting families in program transition and the hard truths of early language: What should we say to parents? Odyssey: New Directions in Deaf Education, 20. (Will post this spring/summer at https://www3.gallaudet.edu/clerc-center/our-resources/odyssey-magazine.html)

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Don and I met in 2017 when we were both speaking at a patient experience conference held by Teva Pharmaceuticals in Barcelona. Like discovering a lost sibling we were joined at the hip the entire conference, and have been friends ever since.

This conversation is full of fascinating twists and turns. We discussed how Don created a balance between his beautiful family and a prestigious career, why he believes all medical professionals should be embracing social media, and of course, Don shares his story of a chance encounter with lasting impact.

Our interview was scheduled for the day of crazy snowstorm, so Don ended up calling in from his home office, which means you might hear a bit of his family jostling around in the background. As far as I'm concerned, it made the conversation that much more relatable.

Show Notes

Don's ASCO column

• Follow Don on Twitter and Instagram @drdonsdizon

Michael was my hero as a young aspiring comedy magician, who graciously became a mentor from afar, and eventually someone I now call a colleague and a friend. He is one of the most thoughtful and considered artists I know, and this conversation was nothing less than enlightening.

We discussed how to handle shame and self-worth as an artist or entrepreneur, how he found a niche in a hyper competitive field, and of course, Michael shares his story of a chance encounter with lasting impact. And like everything he does, his story is a brilliant twist on my established format.

This conversation lasted for nearly an hour and 20 minutes, so you're only getting about half of it here. Subscribers to the One New Person email list will receive the full, unedited, uncut episode as a bonus in the next few weeks. Sign up at OneNewPerson.com

Show Notes

• Pete Holmes (comedian) on magic & magicians - YouTube link

Related Links

• Follow Michael on tour at MichaelKentLive.com
• Michael's Facebook & Instagram

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In this episode we discuss the difference between event planning and event managing (hint: it's all about leadership roles), the importance of working with and hiring the right people, and of course, Zakia shares her story of a chance encounter with lasting impact.

And it's truly an epic tale.

Related Links

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Alex is the producer and editor of Food 4 Thot, named one of the Best Podcasts of 2017 by New York Magazine. She executive produced Rise & Grind with Daymond John of Shark Tank fame, and is now the producer and editor of Seth Godin's Akimbo.

This episode is more a conversation than an interview, and ranges on topics from the state of the podcast industry in pop culture, to the difference between visual and audio mediums, when to pay attention and when to ignore stats and metrics in our work, how to navigate professional relationships, particularly when you're working with genius, and of course, Alex shares her story of a chance encounter with lasting impact. It will not surprise you, but it might delight you.

It was an honor to chat with Alex, and I really hope you enjoy this as much as I did.

Show Notes

• Alex's audio production company: Domino Sound
• The Podcasting Fellowship
• Food 4 Thot (podcast)
• Akimbo by Seth Godin (podcast)
• The Ship It Journal (free download)

Related Links

• Scott Perry's Creative on Purpose (podcast)
• Linchpin by Seth Godin (book)

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His show Discourse in Magic brings on magicians and variety entertainers to discuss theory and business, rather than tricks. He was gracious enough to invite me on his show back in 2017, and now that I've got my own, I figured it would be fun to flip the script.

In this episode we discuss why you should deeply consider how and why you do the things you do, how to put more of yourself in your work, and of course, his story of a chance encounter with lasting impact.

Show Notes

Jonah mentioned a handful of motivational speakers, podcasters, and coaches throughout the episode. Here are links to a few:

Neville Medhora: The Kopywriting Kourse

Pat Flynn's Smart Passive Income Podcast

Drew Dudley (motivational speaker)

Related Links

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Carolyn and I met just a few years ago at one of their vendor showcases, where families get to interact with DJs, caterers, entertainers, decorators - if you've ever been to a wedding or bridal expo, it's like that, but for 13 year-olds.

In this episode we discuss how Carolyn went from a degree in economics to a career in service of the Jewish community, why we should refrain from judging how others choose to celebrate special occasions, and of course, her story of a chance encounter with lasting impact.

And by the way, her story literally moved me to tears over and over again during post production.

Show Notes

Related Links

• MitzvahMarket.com

In this episode we discuss how he avoids the trap of being a "jack of all trades and master of none," the value of finding a thought partner, and of course, his story of a chance encounter with lasting impact.

We talked for over an hour, which I cut down to the 30-minute conversation you'll find here. There's so much good stuff that was left out of the final edit, that I'm going to upload the full, uncut, unedited conversation separately as a bonus.

Related Links

• Puppet Tears
  (Adam's podcast)
• Adam Kreutinger on YouTube
• "Wedding Dress in 15 Days" (George Takei Edit)
• Adam's original wedding dress video on YouTube
• Thomas Paul Asklar Fine Art Gallery on Facebook

In this episode Parag and I discuss the state of the public education system in America, what's changed about it lately, and where it's going. He illuminates the process of creating and hosting a TEDx conference, and of course, shares his story of a chance encounter with lasting impact.

There are so many gems in this episode that you may have to listen more than once. In particular, if you teach in any capacity, formal or otherwise, Parag's insight on staying relevant for your students is absolute gold.

Related Links

• TEDx Manchester High School
• Elbow Room by Daniel
  Dennett

Kasey is one of the kindest, most generous people you'll ever meet. This episode covers the day-to-day responsibilities of a studio coordinator, how an art degree unexpectedly led to mastering human connection, and of course, Kasey's story of a chance encounter with lasting impact.

Show Notes

-Kasey recalled Richard Linklater's film Waking Life: "Hey, can we do that again? I know we haven't met but... I don't want to be an ant, you know?"

Related Links

• Summit Studios
  Performing Arts Center

I met Pam in 2010 when I moved to Connecticut to reinvent my magic business from scratch. She was the first, and for months the only, local restaurant owner who took a chance on hiring a weekly magician.

In this episode Pam opens up about why she was able to create such thriving restaurants where most fail, how the business impacted her personal life, and of course, her story of a chance encounter with lasting impact.

Related Links

Popover Bistro & Bakery

One New Person, hosted by author, speaker, and magician Brian Miller, is a companion to his book Three New People. It is a bi-weekly, interview-based exploration into the beauty and power of human connection.

As you wait for Season 1 to get underway, head to Brian's blog for a free resource "7 Ways to Open a Conversation with Anyone" and weekly inspiration.

First three episodes drop on Monday January 21.