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In this episode, Tony Blauer, CEO of Blauer Tactical Systems, Inc., discusses tactics on how to have difficult conversations to overcome fear in self defense.
What you'll learn:
1. Practice courage to overcome fear.
2. Know the difference betwee ... Show More
Oct 8
Vanessa Van Edwards: How to Turn Small Talk Into Real Connection
Vanessa Van Edwards once lost a dream TV deal over small talk. After 20 years of research, she knows how to turn small talk into real connection. On this episode, Kwame Christian sits down with Vanessa Van Edwards, behavioral researcher, founder of Science of People and bestselli ... Show More
1h 49m
Oct 5
Why High Achievers Never Feel Successful | Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby
Kwame Christian sits down with psychologist, marriage and family therapist, and founder of Growing Self Counseling & Coaching, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby, and it quickly turns into two high achievers comparing notes on the hidden cost of always chasing the next win. Kwame opens up abou ... Show More
1h 24m
Oct 1
Stop Grinding: Do Less, Protect Your Energy, and Perform Better With DJ Vanas
If you've been pushing hard but feeling empty, this episode will challenge everything you believe about high performance. DJ Vanas — Air Force veteran, member of the Ottawa Nation, and author of The Warrior Within (Penguin Random House) — brings centuries of tribal wisdom into a ... Show More
1h 7m
Sep 2022
Manage Your Fear: How to be Ready for Anything | Tony Blauer
<p>Coach Tony Blauer has been in the martial art, self-defense, defensive tactics, and combatives industry for over four decades. He founded Blauer Tactical Systems (BTS) in 1985 and it has grown into one of the world's leading consulting companies specializing in the research an ... Show More
1h 15m
Aug 2025
Confidence Classic: Face Fear and Go All In on Taking Back Your Power with Heather
What if you could face fear head-on, own your power, and finally stop holding yourself back ALL at the same time? In this episode, I’ve pulled together three of my most impactful solo episodes to give you the ultimate confidence reset. I talk about how to find courage when you fe ... Show More
1h 6m
Sep 2017
How to Get Over the Fear That You're Not Good Enough
Last week, Annie Spano told us how to partner with blog communities to grow our business. This week I’m sharing some hard fought lessons, insight and wisdom into the importance of following your fear, and the success it can bring. For show notes and additional information head ov ... Show More
13m 17s
Jul 2025
How to Defuse Any Situation | Gary Noesner
Former FBI crisis negotiator Gary Noesner joins AJ and Johnny to unpack what it means to lead—and survive—under pressure. With over 30 years of field experience in prison riots, armed standoffs, and emotionally charged confrontations, Gary reveals what separates panic from poise ... Show More
55m 39s