Being Human

#316 Serving with Purpose and Leading at Starbucks - with Howard Behar

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From managing a single furniture store to President at Starbucks.
Meet my guest Howard Behar.
His philosophy is not something you will learn at business school, yet the growth of Starbucks during his tenure speaks for itself.
Howard’s approach is to lead with love.
We discuss:
Knowing who you are
The power of affirmation.
When the list of layoffs gets leaked
Breaking Japan
Compassionate emptiness
Links:Howard’s WebsiteIt’s Not About the Coffee - The Book

#315 The Power of Kindness in Business - with James Rhee

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My guest this week, James Rhee, has had an extraordinary path through life.
With a Harvard Law degree, he chose to become a middle school teacher. From there, James switched careers to join one of Boston's most prestigious private equity firms.  
His leadership star rose through his transformative leadership at Ashley Stewart, a company on the brink of collapse. During a solitary six-month struggle, he fought tirelessly to avoid liquidation, eventually dedicating seven years to revitalizing the business. 
Through his work, James champions a vision where kindness and compassion are integral to leadership, advocating for a life where work is just one sustainable aspect of overall joy.
We discuss:
The moment he learned the meaning of kindness
The real meaning of assets and liabilities
Small 'p' product vs big 'P' product
Kindness, Goodwill, and Math
Applying counterpoint in business
Links:James’ Websitered helicopter - The Book

#314 The Attributes You Need for Success - with Rich Diviney

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My guest this week is Rich Diviney, a retired US Navy Commander and former Navy SEAL, who, over his illustrious career, has become a thought leader in optimal performance, authoring the influential book "The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance".
Rich's journey emphasizes the critical role of soft skills and character traits in achieving excellence. Drawing from systems theory, he underscores that a team’s success hinges on the interactions between its members rather than their individual prowess.
With a mission to translate military-won insights into the business world, Rich advocates for the clear articulation and teaching of key performance attributes.
We discuss:
When he knew he was going to survive Hell Week
As a Navy Commander, the attributes he most values for high performance
How to develop attributes
What he misses most about the Navy
Why skills training is going to become less relevant
Links:Rich's WebsiteThe Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance - The Book

#313 They Call Him Oneness - The Grand Illusion - with Brendan D. Murphy

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Oneness: that was my guest Brendan D. Murphy's nickname in his twenties, such was his early spiritual development.
He went on to write 'The Grand Illusion', a book that integrates paranormal phenomena with contemporary science, aiming to empower humanity and chart a new course for civilization.
His work methodically catalogues the wealth of scientific literature describing paranormal effects, providing a powerful bridge for those of us who are more scientifically minded into the world of spiritual phenomena.
His insights challenge our conventional notion of reality.
We discuss:
Photographic proof of the aetheric body
Playing computer games blindfolded
Torsion fields and DNA expression 
Sex adventures in the astral plane 
The real costs of ugly buildings
Links:Brendan's WebsiteThe Grand Illusion - The Book

#312 Discover the Art of Compassion - with Stephanie Mines, Ph.D.

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This week's guest is Stephanie Mines, Ph.D., shock and trauma researcher, founder of the TARA Approach (a unique fusion of Western neuroscience and Eastern energy medicine), and author of 'The Secret of Resilience'.Stephanie's work focuses on the transformative power of compassion and the inherent brilliance within each individual. She combines her background in creative writing and literature with her personal experiences to help others find stability, express their innate creativity, and sustain faith in humanity during difficult times.
We discuss:
Life as a bohemian in San Francisco
Discovering the link between her father's head trauma and sexual abuse
Finding Energy Medicine via a Japanese hippy
A remarkable relief from Cerebral Palsy
Rediscovering our original brilliance
Links:The Secret of Resilience - The BookStephanie's Website
 

#311 Surviving Cancer and Building a Business - with Hollie King

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This week's guest is Hollie King, a fireball with an incredible life story. After being diagnosed with cervical cancer, she chose to forgo chemo and radiation therapy, opting instead to heal herself with a natural, holistic approach.As a result of remarkable healing, she doubled down on her kitchen-table natural cosmetics and wellness brand. It’s now in hyper-growth mode, expanding to 50 employees and manufacturing across the US and the UK.
We discuss:
Surviving on Benefits
Refusing chemo
Healing through intention and mushrooms
Building a 50-person business
The leadership principles helping to fuel her outstanding success 
Links:Sweet Bee Organics - Hollie's Brand - get 20% off when using code BEINGHUMAN20 at checkoutHollie's Instagram 

#310 Creating Impactful Events with Grace and Ease - with Shay Wheat

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This week's guest is Shay Wheat, an accomplished event producer who creates transformative experiences through events.
If you're planning an event soon or part of planning one, this could be the episode for you.
Shay's early experience creating social events at her isolated farm, to later forays into entrepreneurship, set her up for her current business.
We discuss:
Dropping out of Med School
Losing it all in Network Marketing
First experience with Reiki
Managing energy in event production
Three principles for producing outstanding events
Links:Shay's Website

#309 The Email That Saved a Life - with Brandon Bozarth

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This week's guest is Brandon Bozarth,  the founder of Integrated Somatic Inquiry (ISI), a process that deals with the root cause of our mental/emotional suffering and physical disease. 
Dropping out of college to pursue network marketing, he found success but felt unfulfilled. After experiencing a raft of medical conditions he was unable to resolve, Brandon discovered German New Medicine in his quest to heal. This modality offers a radical new perspective on the nature of disease and recovery.
After an apprenticeship with a renowned mentor, Brandon experienced intense, hands-on healing work. Witnessing profound transformations, he decided to launch his own practice.
Brandon now helps others achieve meaningful change in their lives, with his clients having seen improvements in and have resolved depression, cancer, arthritis, psychosis, anxiety, skin rashes, grief, IBS and many other psycho-somatic symptoms.
We discuss:
Can losing a son lead to testicular cancer?
How tumours may not be what you think they are
How brain scans can reveal conflicts in your past
Why your great uncle lived to 100, smoking and drinking every day
What it means to live 'biologically'
Links:Brandon's WebsiteBrandon's Instagram Page

#308 Finding Inner Peace As We Age - with Connie Zweig, Ph.D.

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This week's guest, Connie Zweig, Ph. D., is a retired psychotherapist, author, and speaker whose recent book highlights the unique opportunity for healing and spiritual growth during 'the afternoon of life'.Connie's distinguished career highlights her unwavering commitment and passion for facilitating wisdom circles and spiritual shadow work groups, offering a transformative approach to navigating the later stages of life.
We discuss:
Connie's early experience with Transcendental Meditation
The Shadow of the Guru
The peril of taking spirituality out of psychology
The dangers of spiritual bypass
Ageing as a spiritual practice
Links:Connie's WebsiteConnie's Books

#307 Thriving With a Four Day Week - with Alex Soojung-Kim Pang

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This week's guest is Alex Soojung-Kim Pang, an author and consultant who has emerged as a leading advocate for the four-day workweek.
Alex dismantles traditional work paradigms, presenting compelling arguments for shorter work hours backed by scientific studies and real-world applications. His unique insights stem from a blend of personal heritage, scholarly exploration, and a deep belief in redefining the future of work.
We discuss:
Sticking to 4 days when the going gets tough
How to make it work in practice
Why workaholics succeed (for a while)
Work until 2 *and* keep your lunch hour
The unlikely innovation boon of the 4-day week
Links:4 Day Week Global WebsiteAlex's Books