On this episode of the pod, Brian sits down with his long time Life and Leadership Coach Jason Bomberger. Brian has been working with Jay for over five years, and this episode gives you a taste of what it's like to work with a coach, including some live coaching during the episode. Beyond being a leadership coach with PwC, Jay is a father, a music aficionado, an ultramarathoner, a deep thinker, a spiritual gangster, and a dear friend. In this episode we dive into all things coaching, trajectory thinking, spirituality, life transitions, and the meaning of life!

If you've ever considered hiring a coach, give this episode a listen to learn how transformational the experience has been for Brian and how transformational it can be for you as well!

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On this episode of the pod, Brian sits down with Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, Dr. Michael Norton. Norton’s research on topics ranging from the hazards of humble bragging to the rewards of matchmaking and volunteering has been published in top academic journals such as the Wall Street Journal, CNN, Forbes, and the New York Times. He co-authored Happy Money with Elizabeth Dunn.

With the launch of his new book, The Ritual Effect, Norton offers practical ways to use rituals to enhance performance, foster preparedness, ease challenging situations, and enrichen our lives. In this podcast, we differentiate habits from rituals and discuss how athletes use rituals, how rituals can impact the workplace, and how rituals can impact relationships. Make sure to check out Norton's new book The Ritual Effect: From Habit to Ritual, Harness the Surprising Power of Everyday Actions and learn how rituals can dramatically impact your life!

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Ted Talk: How to Buy Happiness

On this episode of the pod, Brian sits down with coach, educator, and speaker Jordana Confino for a high-energy conversation on high achievers and perfectionism. After completing her JD from Yale and starting her career in law, Jordana worked herself to the bone before realizing she needed a shift. Jordana transformed her life by leveraging the science of positive psychology and human motivation theory, and she is passionate about helping others do the same. Jordana is also an Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School, where she teaches a course on Positive Lawyering, which educates students on how they can harness the insights and science-backed strategies of positive psychology to reach their highest potential and build meaningful, satisfying careers in law. Tune in to learn all about perfectionism and self-compassion, and then make sure to check out Jordana's content and reach out if you have any questions.

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