Today, you'll be hearing from Margaret Atwood, whose work has been published in more than forty-five countries, is the author of more than fifty books of fiction, poetry, critical essays, and graphic novels. Perhaps most notably, she authored The Handmaid's Tale, now an award-winning TV series. In this episode, Atwood offers tips on writing without expectation, the importance of a surprising plot, generating ideas, saying no, and much more.

5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.

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Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.

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Today, you'll be hearing from writer and psychotherapist, Lori Gottlieb. Lori is the author of the New York Times bestseller, Maybe You Should Talk to Someone. She also writes the weekly “Dear Therapist” advice column for The Atlantic and is the co-host of the iHeart Radio podcast "Dear Therapists." Her TED Talk was one of the topmost watched talks of 2019. In this episode, Lori offers tips on having difficult conversations, why you should strive for ordinary, what the two kinds of anxiety are, and much more.

5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.

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Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.

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Today, you'll be hearing from the most decorated female track and field athlete in Olympic history, Allyson Felix. Felix has earned 11 Olympic and 20 World Championship medals. Despite her success, she was forced to make a choice between her career and her family when her longtime sponsor, Nike, offered her a 70% pay cut after she became pregnant. In June 2021, two years after she publicized her contract dispute with Nike, Felix launched her own footwear company, Saysh. In this episode, Felix offers tips on the importance of consistency, standing up for yourself, knowing your worth, redefining your identity, and much more.

5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.

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Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.

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Today, you'll be hearing from global bestselling author, award-winning podcast host of On Purpose, Chief Purpose Officer of Calm, and purpose-driven entrepreneur Jay Shetty. Shetty has an astounding following of over 50 million across social media platforms. He possesses a talent for making purpose and ancient wisdom not only relatable but also practical and easily accessible. Shetty offers tips on modes of energy, how your environment can impact your decision making, blindspots in your gratitude, the power of contrast in life, and much more.

5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.

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Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.

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Take a moment to be still and make sure you're sitting comfortably. And when you're ready, in your own time, let's begin by taking some deep breaths... if you recognize this intro, you may be able to guess today's 7ST guest. Andy Puddicombe is a meditation and mindfulness expert. An accomplished presenter and writer, Andy is the voice of all things Headspace, a digital health company that provides guided meditation. He is also the co-founder of Headspace and a former Buddhist monk. In this episode, Andy offers tips on happiness and enlightenment, the benefits of meditation, he shares his experience living in a monastery, and much more.

5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.

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Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.

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Recently, Equalman was featured on the Stacking Benjamins podcast. And now, we're reposting that episode here on the Super U Podcast. The Stacking Benjamins Show was named 2023 Best Personal Finance podcast by Bankrate.com. Hosts Joe Saul-Sehy and OG aim to make financial literacy fun for all as they sit around the card table in Joe’s Mom’s half-finished basement and talk with experts about personal finance, saving, investing, and important money trends. In this episode, Erik discusses cowboy and cowgirl scheduling, making the best use of your power hour, how to say no, and the importance of thinking outward rather than inward.

5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.

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Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.

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Today's guest is Krisstina Wise, a real estate mogul, millionaire coach, best-selling author, and creator of several multi-million-dollar businesses. Krisstina now teaches high-income entrepreneurs how to convert business income into personal net worth and passive income. She is the host of the Wealthy Wellthy Podcast, Author of Falling For Money, and Owner of Wealthy Wellthy and the Wise Money Method. Equalman and Krisstina discuss the difference between income and wealth, how to properly invest in your business, the biggest mistake made by entrepreneurs, and much more.

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5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.

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Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.

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Today, you'll be hearing from the greatest professional surfer of all time, Kelly Slater. Kelly is best known for being crowned world champion a record 11 times. He's also the oldest surfer still active on the World Surf League. He is the youngest (at age 20) and the oldest (at age 39) to win the WSL men's title. Kelly is the co-founder of Outerknown, a sustainable clothing brand. He's also the founder of the Kelly Slater Wave Company (KSWC). Through KSWC, he helped create The Surf Ranch, a one-of-a-kind, immersive surf experience located over 100 miles from the ocean in central California, offering perfect waves that go on for over 3oo yards in each direction. In this episode, Kelly offers tips on channeling greatness, fighting stereotypes, planting seeds for change, and much more.

5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.

Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com

Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.

Learn more at https://equalman.com