The Mojo Sessions

01/09/2024

Understanding twentysomethings as a company owner, C-suite Executive, parent, or leader is a hot topic. I get asked a lot while speaking, what do we do? The NY Times called our guest Dr Meg Jay “the patron saint of striving youth”, and her TED Talk is among the most watched... ever. earned a doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of California, Berkeley and maintains a private practice in Charlottesville specialising in twentysomethings. So many twentysomethings are struggling with anxiety and depression, and this conversation about The Twentysomething Treatment explores why and unveils a ground-breaking approach that prioritises skills over pills. Link to the conversation with Meg Jay : https://shorturl.at/exgEp or search themojosessions on your fav pod player.

11/08/2024

You are moody, feel bloated, grumpy, can't focus, always feel rushed, can't switch off, you know your capacity is running low, you're operating on fumes... burnout is imminent. Filipa Bellette accredited Clinical Nutritionist, Functional Medicine Practitioner, PhD & Coach & Trauma Therapist has worked with over 2,500+ burned-out clients to help them discover the root cause of their burnout. Filly's best known for ending our body burnout for “busy” people with energy, mood & gut issues, with this ROOT-root-cause approach. We unpack her new book Ending Body Burnout: Find Your Spark. It's a comprehensive look at body burnout, finding the root cause, to see what effect it has on us and how we move past it... it's a true gut check on burnout. Essential for every busy Executive. Hear Filly at https://shorturl.at/xYPH3 or search on your fav pod player.

12/06/2024

The most decorated Seal in US Navy history talks The Gouge, a battle-tested approach to leading people. Robert Harward a beacon of resilience and leadership, stands as the most decorated Navy SEAL in US Naval history. Over a 40-year career, he spearheaded the US Special Operations invasion of Afghanistan in the aftermath of 9/11, oversaw the Navy SEALs' role in Iraq in 2003, and undertook missions in Somalia, Syria and Yemen. His book, "The Gouge", a method for clear thinking under extreme pressure, is a testament to his ability to stay calm in the fog of war. The Gouge, a tool that aided The Admiral in making his best decisions in the face of unimaginable duress, is now used by the world's most elite fighters. Hear the conversation at https://shorturl.at/q3N27 or search hashtag on your fav pod player

18/05/2024

There's no question, we underestimate the value of rest, true rest..restorative rest to make you better in every aspect of performance, in and outside work. Ximena Vengoechea's new book 'Rest Easy: Discover Calm and Abundance through the Radical Power of Rest', explores why we don't get enough rest and how we can get more of it at a time when so many of us are feeling burned out. Many of us ignore the signs that it’s time to slow down. We keep going because we believe ourselves unstoppable or because life’s responsibilities—work, rent, kids—make it feel impossible to stop. 'Rest Easy' a practical guide on how to get the vital rest we need not just to survive, but to thrive is important. Hear the conversation with at https://shorturl.at/8wZmg

05/05/2024

At the age of 46, 2 years after she was advised never to run again, Katie Arnold shocked the running world by winning the Leadville Trail 100 Run, the largest, highest and most challenging 100-mile ultramarathons, with one of the fastest times in race history. Historically, less than 50 percent of entrants in the Leadville even finish the 100-mile, out-and-back course before the 30-hour cutoff. Katie won it! Katie Arnold is a writer, Zen practitioner and very successful elite ultrarunner. A longtime contributor for Outside Magazine, Katie has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, ESPN, Elle and Runner’s World. We discuss Katie's beautifully written book about life, the trails, dealing with trauma, comebacks, zen, self-awareness, and the power of nature. Hear Katie on The Mojo Sessions at https://shorturl.at/hnKW1.

22/09/2023

Dr Gloria Mark is Chancellor’s Professor of Informatics, at the University of California, Irvine. Informatics is the intersection of people and computers. With a PhD from Columbia University in Psychology and a visiting researcher at Microsoft Research, Dr Mark has spent 20 years studying multitasking, interruptions & productivity in the digital age. She has published over 200 articles for the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, and the BBC. We discuss her new book 'Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity'. Dr Mark is at the top of her game. Best-selling author of Deep Work Cal Newport said "Gloria Mark is the definitive expert on distraction and multitasking in our increasingly digital world."

Dr Gloria Mark is Chancellor’s Professor of Informatics, at the University of California, Irvine. Informatics is the intersection of people and computers. With a PhD from Columbia University in Psychology and a visiting researcher at Microsoft Research, D

08/09/2023

Cameron Schwab has been through a lot: losing his father, being publicly sacked as a CEO twice, clinical depression and being diagnosed with cancer. Cameron was CEO of the famous Richmond Football Club at 24, the youngest in the history of the Australian Football League, and spent the next 25 years as the CEO of three AFL clubs, the second longest-serving CEO in the modern game. All the CEO roles he took on had something in common… the clubs were at their lowest ebb, uncompetitive on the field, and facing massive financial challenges. He saw it through, found success and now takes that deep experience in leadership in professional sport and business to mentoring CEOs.

Cameron Schwab has been through a lot: losing his father, being publicly sacked as a CEO twice, clinical depression and being diagnosed with cancer. Cameron was CEO of the famous Richmond Football Club at 24, the youngest in the history of the Australian

26/08/2023

Diva Diaz shares a perspective on neurodiversity when living with autism, OCD, ADD or ADHD. Diva discourages trying to fit into a box or ‘masking’, a common practice where people disguise behaviours and their true self to appear “normal” and feel accepted by society. Diva always knew her brain worked differently; she could never do things in a linear way, and she found tasks that were easy for others extremely difficult. As a child, she’d want to contemplate the universe rather than play, learning to mask behaviours to appear “normal.” Diagnosed with high-functioning autism in adulthood, everything then made sense. There is much to learn from taking a different perspective to try to "fit" in.

Diva Diaz shares a perspective on neurodiversity when living with autism, OCD, ADD or ADHD. Diva discourages trying to fit into a box or ‘masking’, a common practice where people disguise behaviours and their true self to appear “normal” and feel accepted

19/08/2023

Zen Priest Marc Lesser brought emotional intelligence training into Google. A resident of the San Francisco Zen Center, the first Zen monastery in the western world for 10 years, Marc developed Google's world-renowned Search Inside Yourself program, a mindfulness-based emotional intelligence training for leaders which teaches the art of integrating mindfulness, emotional intelligence and business savvy for creating great corporate cultures. Deeply rooted in science, the program teaches executives about dealing with life by simply being still and looking inward.

Zen Priest Marc Lesser brought emotional intelligence training into Google. A resident of the San Francisco Zen Center, the first Zen monastery in the western world for 10 years, Marc developed Google's world-renowned Search Inside Yourself program, a min

30/07/2023

Dr Taddy Blecher is CEO of the Maharishi Institute and has pioneered the free tertiary education movement in South Africa. After co-founding the Branson School of Entrepreneurship with Sir Richard Branson he raised over R500 million to support free access to post-secondary education so unemployed South Africans can have access to education and move out of poverty. Named by Tom Peters in his top 5 most influential entrepreneurs in the world, Taddy is passionate about Consciousness-Based Education, a system of education to develop a student's full potential. He leads the Maharishi Institute, winning first prize in a global competition to find the world’s most promising and innovative education initiative.

Dr Taddy Blecher is CEO of the Maharishi Institute and has pioneered the free tertiary education movement in South Africa. After co-founding the Branson School of Entrepreneurship with Sir Richard Branson he raised over R500 million to support free access

17/07/2023

After a high-profile career at L’Oréal, Minter Dial, a specialist in leadership, branding and new technologies, wrote the award-winning 'Heartificial Empathy', a book that explores how to encode empathy into business and Artificial Intelligence. Empathy, a core leadership skill, is one of the most untapped levers of productivity in business, and this fascinating discussion leads us to explore AI, bots and the question of whether we really will see bots with true emotion. This conversation is an update on the state of advancement in conversational and therapeutic AI and attempts to insert more empathy into business and AI applications, as well as the role of empathy in the modern workplace and how to nurture and sustain it.

After a high-profile career at L’Oréal, Minter Dial, a specialist in leadership, branding and new technologies, wrote the award-winning 'Heartificial Empathy', a book that explores how to encode empathy into business and Artificial Intelligence. Empathy,

07/07/2023

This is an incredible story, it's one for those who will take a stand. Nick -Machine- Lavery is an active duty member of The United States Army Special Forces, known as Green Berets. In 2013, on his 2nd combat rotation to Afghanistan, his detachment fell victim to an insider attack, resulting in the loss of his leg. Refusing a military medical retirement, he set his sights on returning to operational status and after a challenging and comprehensive assessment designed to evaluate Nick's abilities to operate, he returned and was deployed to Afghanistan to conduct full combat operations. Considered the first Green Beret to ever return to combat as an above-the-knee amputee, we cover his amazing story and discuss his book 'Objective Secure: The Battle-Tested Guide to Goal Achievement'. On so many levels, this one is GOLD!
Link to the episode at: https://www.themojosessions.com/season-4/ep-413-nick-lavery

30/06/2023

Nick Lavery is an active duty member of The United States Army Special Forces, known as Green Berets. In 2013, on his 2nd combat rotation to Afghanistan, his detachment fell victim to an insider attack, resulting in the loss of his leg. Refusing a military medical retirement, he set his sights on returning to operational status and after a challenging and comprehensive assessment designed to evaluate Nick's abilities to operate, he returned and was deployed to Afghanistan to conduct full combat operations. Considered the first Green Beret to return to combat as an above-the-knee amputee, we cover his amazing story and discuss his book 'Objective Secure: The Battle-Tested Guide to Goal Achievement'.

Nick Lavery is an active duty member of The United States Army Special Forces, known as Green Berets. In 2013, on his 2nd combat rotation to Afghanistan, his detachment fell victim to an insider attack, resulting in the loss of his leg. Refusing a militar

16/06/2023

Thomas M. Sterner is the author of two books 'The Practicing Mind 'and most recently 'It’s Just a Thought: Emotional Freedom through Deliberate Thinking'. Tom is the CEO of the Practicing Mind Institute. He studied Eastern and Western philosophy, as well as modern sports psychology, and in addition has also worked as a piano tech for some of the biggest names in music... Pavarotti, Ray Charles, Fleetwood Mac, Bonnie Raitt, Tony Bennett, Wynton Marsalis. Tom discovered the place where all these philosophies intersect. 'It’s Just a Thought' outlines an approach for us to consider, to first observe, and then master, our thinking.

Thomas M. Sterner is the author of two books 'The Practicing Mind 'and most recently 'It’s Just a Thought: Emotional Freedom through Deliberate Thinking'. Tom is the CEO of the Practicing Mind Institute. He studied Eastern and Western philosophy, as well

02/06/2023

When we achieve success, we often see a potential that we never knew existed. It can be exciting, but for many, it’s also anxiety-provoking. Laura Gassner Otting explains why success doesn’t always bring happiness and how to get “unstuck” when we find ourselves in that situation. Author of the best-selling book 'Limitless', her new book 'Wonderhell' helps identify our real voice, generating the confidence necessary to tackle bigger-than-life challenges. After a two-decade career in executive search, interviewing the most successful people in the world, and serving in Bill Clinton’s White House Administration, Laura helps leaders get past doubt and indecision, bring ideas to life... and get through Wonderhell!

When we achieve success, we often see a potential that we never knew existed. It can be exciting, but for many, it’s also anxiety-provoking. Laura Gassner Otting explains why success doesn’t always bring happiness and how to get “unstuck” when we find our

18/05/2023

Darius Degutis is the current Lithuanian Ambassador to Australia. Ambassador Degutis is a seasoned senior government diplomat with experience in major foreign and security policy issues. He has undertaken ambassadorial postings in Australia, Israel, South Africa, and Poland, as well as senior diplomatic postings in embassies in the U.S.A. and Denmark. Ambassador Degutis shares the optimistic nature of Lithuania, discussing how the people, the country and the government will fight for their values, mission and ultimate freedom.

Darius Degutis is the current Lithuanian Ambassador to Australia. Ambassador Degutis is a seasoned senior government diplomat with experience in major foreign and security policy issues. He has undertaken ambassadorial postings in Australia, Israel, South

14/05/2023

Even with great success, many leaders feel flat, unfulfilled, vanilla, and mojo lost. If you are struggling, there is a way to find your mojo if you detach and think about your world... just for a minute. Dr John Demartini is a globally recognised human behaviour expert and polymath who featured in 'The Secret'. Dr Demartini has spent his life searching to understand the essence and origin of life. A prolific truth researcher, he has built an extensive library of wisdom across the 260-ologies. His clients range from Wall Street financiers, the highest level corporate leaders, actors and elite sports personalities. In this conversation, we discuss his new book, 'The 7 Secret Treasures: A Transformational Blueprint for a Well-Lived Life'. This approach by can and will change the mojo you feel with your relationship, children, workers and most importantly, yourself. Hear Dr Demartini at https://apple.co/3ObUGJO or search on your fav pod player.

04/05/2023

There is no doubt that more and more people are actively searching for meaning in their lives. It's widely publicised globally that one of the reasons we are feeling so unfulfilled is that our work doesn't give us meaning; we have no 'WHY'. Dr Gary Sanchez helps exceptional leaders find their core purpose, motivation, and their 'WHY'. Founder of the Why Institute, Gary and his team work with hundreds of thousands of individuals as well as companies of all sizes, to help them discover their core motivation in life. Gary has developed the '9 Why Archetypes' and the 'Why Assessment', a leadership development tool we can all use to find our WHY.

There is no doubt that more and more people are actively searching for meaning in their lives. It's widely publicised globally that one of the reasons we are feeling so unfulfilled is that our work doesn't give us meaning; we have no 'WHY'. Dr Gary Sanche

29/04/2023

One of the most important tools learnt this year by far...Accessing a Game-Changing Second Brain with Hear the full wrap, his story, the process, his tips and tools to help build your Second Brain here at https://apple.co/40OVXZC or search

21/04/2023

Joel Green is a former professional basketball player & National Director of Nike Sports Camps. Joel had a challenging upbringing, growing up in an abandoned house in North Philadelphia. His cousin was murdered, he had a knife pulled on him, and he stood just ten feet from another shooting. Years later, he tragically lost his older brother. The game of basketball was a lifesaver, as it took Joel off the streets and provided a much-needed distraction. His story and the lessons he learned are explored in his book, 'Filtering: The Way to Extract Strength from The Struggle'. With a B.A. in Psychology, Joel is a guy who sets ambitious goals and attributes his work ethic to his passionate desire for excellence.

Joel Green is a former professional basketball player & National Director of Nike Sports Camps. Joel had a challenging upbringing, growing up in an abandoned house in North Philadelphia. His cousin was murdered, he had a knife pulled on him, and he stood

11/04/2023

Dr John Demartini is a globally recognised human behaviour expert and polymath who was featured in 'The Secret'. Dr Demartini has spent his life searching to understand the essence and origin of life. A prolific researcher of truth, he has built an extensive library of wisdom across the 260-ologies. His clients range from Wall Street financiers, the highest level corporate leaders, actors and elite sports personalities. In this conversation, we discuss his new book, 'The 7 Secret Treasures: A Transformational Blueprint for a Well-Lived Life'.

Dr John Demartini is a globally recognised human behaviour expert and polymath who was featured in 'The Secret'. Dr Demartini has spent his life searching to understand the essence and origin of life. A prolific researcher of truth, he has built an extens

28/03/2023

Building a Second Brain has been a game changer for me. Tiago Forte has spent a decade researching and experimenting with a new way of organising our digital life. Author of the best-selling book 'Building a Second Brain', what started as a quest to survive a chronic illness, turned into a lifelong mission to help us harness information to fully realise the potential of our thoughts and ideas. Building a Second Brain will increase your productivity, improve your creative capability, give you back a sense of control, and result in a less stressful, more fulfilling life. In this conversation takes us on a profound journey, how did it all start, why did it start, how did he develop it, how do we use it, and what are the critical elements broken down. It is succinct, valuable and well.... a productivity game changer. Hear Tiago at https://apple.co/3lIs5js or search on your fav pod player.

24/03/2023

Tiago Forte has spent a decade researching and experimenting with a new way of organising our digital life. Author of the best-selling book 'Building a Second Brain', what started as a quest to survive a chronic illness, turned into a lifelong mission to help us harness information to fully realise the potential of our thoughts and ideas. Building a Second Brain will increase your productivity, improve your creative capability, give you back a sense of control, and result in a less stressful, more fulfilling life. https://www.themojosessions.com/season-4/ep-406-tiago-forte

22/03/2023

Robert Glazer is the founder of global marketing agency Acceleration Partners which has won every award imaginable for its world-class company culture. Leading a fully remote team of over 270 people, Robert knows people and culture. His new book 'Elevate Your Team' outlines an innovative, fresh approach that helps people level up and 'Work Together' to become future leaders. It is such a big and important topic. It provides a roadmap for a new generation of leaders who wish to build companies by helping people thrive personally and professionally without burning out. Hear outline his new book 'Elevate your Team' which shows that making time not just to tackle everything you place on your plate, but to CRUSH each and every accomplishment, is the way to successful professional and personal growth on join at https://apple.co/3z20yfy or search your fav pod player.

10/03/2023

Robert Glazer is the founder of global marketing agency Acceleration Partners which has won every award imaginable for its world-class company culture. Leading a fully remote team of over 270 people, Robert knows people and culture. His new book 'Elevate Your Team' outlines an innovative approach that helps people level up and 'Work Together' to become future leaders. It provides a roadmap for a new generation of leaders who wish to build companies by helping people thrive personally and professionally without burning out. 'Elevate your Team' shows that making time not just to tackle everything you place on your plate, but to CRUSH each and every accomplishment, is the way to successful professional and personal growth.

Robert Glazer is the founder of global marketing agency Acceleration Partners which has won every award imaginable for its world-class company culture. Leading a fully remote team of over 270 people, Robert knows people and culture. His new book 'Elevate

09/03/2023

After 20 years of service as a Recon Marine, Scout-Sniper, and U.S. Navy SEAL officer, which included ten combat deployments, Mike Sarraille turned his attention to using the lessons he’d learned on the battlefield to help businesses develop strong leaders. Mike has seen a great deal in combat. Today, he brings the lessons he learned from the battlefield to his successful management consulting firm, Talent War Group, an elite consulting and executive search firm specialising in world-class leadership development and attracting the top talent out of the Military. We discuss Mike's journey so far, and his new book, 'The Everyday Warrior.'

After 20 years of service as a Recon Marine, Scout-Sniper, and U.S. Navy SEAL officer, which included ten combat deployments, Mike Sarraille turned his attention to using the lessons he’d learned on the battlefield to help businesses develop strong leader

04/03/2023

Make no mistake, each one of us is a corporate warrior. We put on our suits, rally our team and head into corporate battle for a mission. What does being a true everyday warrior who wins by any metric mean? After 20 years of service as a Recon Marine, Scout-Sniper, and U.S. Navy SEAL officer, which included 10 combat deployments, Mike Sarraille turned his attention to using the lessons he’d learned on the battlefield to help businesses develop strong leaders.... Everyday Warriors. .sarraille has seen a great deal in combat. Today, he brings the lessons he learned from the battlefield to his successful management consulting firm, , an elite consulting and executive search firm specialising in world-class leadership development and attracting the top talent out of the Military. We discuss Mike's journey so far and his new book, 'The Everyday Warrior.' to hear the full conversation with Mike, go to https://apple.co/3kGWVbJ or search on your fav pod players.

17/02/2023

Great philosophers did it. Modern-day creatives like Steve Jobs do it. Many thought leaders in every area of business and endeavour do it daily. They go for a walk to think and create. Walking provides stimulation for the mind, gets the blood flowing, and activates the brain. The sedentary lifestyle that our work environments promote is one of our most significant health challenges. So what? Set a task today and walk on it - around the streets, past the shops, around the block, to the park and back. Set one question to answer, and get after it. Go without your phone (oh, the horror!) and take a journal and pencil instead. When I asked Cal Newport, author of the best-selling book Deep Work, about his thinking process, his number one tip was “set a task and walk on it." Mark Twain said, "whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it’s time to pause and reflect." When everyone else is walking with their face in their phone, do you really want to be in the majority?

15/02/2023

How to productively get stuff done. On Ep 309 The Mojo Sessions with Special Ops Pat McNamara we discussed his process for getting sh done. He has 3 whiteboards in his house, one with today... on his fridge, so he sees it all the time, one in another room with this week's plan, and one in the other room with this year's plan. He breaks down what needs to get done, writes it on his whiteboard so he can see it, do it and rub it off... done. Pat is one of the most intentional guys I know.
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER produced a small book about his process of goal setting. There is a short para, early in the book, where he has open heart surgery and the doctor tells him to breathe ... daily. So he gets a whiteboard and 5 times a day, he breathes... each time having someone write it on the board so he can map progress... he did the same when bodybuilding. The take out? Get a whiteboard or the like, be intentional, what stuff do you want to get done? Write it, see it daily, do it, rub it off and replace it. Motivation comes from progress. We need to see what we are attacking and map our progress... a good lesson for kids. LINK to Ep 309 with Pat McNamara https://apple.co/3H9CLy2 or search on your fav pod player.

13/02/2023

As the former head of 20th Century Fox International in Hollywood, Scott Neeson hung out with movie stars, flew private jets, and dated models. However, after a profound moment he experienced in a slum in Cambodia he changed his life and gave it all away. Moving to Phnom Penh and using his own money, he set up The Cambodian Children's Fund in one of the poorest areas of the city. Initially established to support 45 children in need, CCF now educates over 2,000 children and serves 12,000 people through a range of community outreach, healthcare, childcare and vocational training programs. Listen to Scott's amazing story and what he has learned on his journey through life.

As the former head of 20th Century Fox International in Hollywood, Scott Neeson hung out with movie stars, flew private jets, and dated models. However, after a profound moment he experienced in a slum in Cambodia he changed his life and gave it all away.