Join me as I uncover the surprising power of weak ties, a concept coined by sociologist Mark S. Granovetter, which plays a pivotal role in our lives more than we ever imagined. Listen in as I discuss Granovetter's groundbreaking findings on the importance of casual acquaintances in job searches and the immense influence of weak ties in the digital age. I sha ... Show More
Jun 10
365. The Systems Leader with Robert Siegel
In this conversation, I’m joined by Robert E. Siegel, author of The Systems Leader, to unpack the essential mindset shifts leaders must make in a complex, fast-moving environment. We explore the tensions leaders face—like balancing innovation with execution, and strength with emp ... Show More
1h 2m
May 20
364. The Power of Being Shameless, Selfish, and Nosy with Jenny Wood
What if the only thing standing between you and the life you truly want is the courage to begin? In this episode, I speak with Jenny Wood—former Google executive and author of Wild Courage—about what it means to pursue the essential with boldness. Jenny shares how she walked away ... Show More
1h 1m
Mar 2025
362. Maximal Fitness with Minimum Time with Ben Greenfield (Part 1)
Greg chats with Ben Greenfield, a trailblazer in health and human optimization, about unlocking potential and redefining personal limits. We put a magnifying glass onto Ben's journey from novice to Ironman, and discover two key breakthroughs: a time-efficient high-intensity train ... Show More
40m 55s
May 14
The 5 Minute Secret to Changing Your Life ｜Alex Ikonn, The 5 Minute Journal
What if the secret to happiness, clarity, and success took just 5 minutes a day? In this episode, we sit down with Alex Ikonn — co-founder of the viral sensation The Five Minute Journal, used by the likes Emma Watson, Tim Ferriss, and millions of others. From being fired at a ban ... Show More
1h 32m
Jan 2025
How to break out of autopilot and create the life you want | Graham Weaver (Stanford GSB professor, founder of Alpine Investors)
Graham Weaver teaches a top-rated course at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business (GSB), where he often unexpectedly ends up helping students figure out what to do with their lives. He is also the founder and CEO of Alpine Investors, a people-driven private equity firm. In our c ... Show More
1h 12m
May 9
10 lessons to LEVEL UP your 20s | mindset, self-growth & confidence tips
navigating your 20s can feel overwhelming—so here are 10 life lessons that helped me find clarity, confidence, and purpose ✨ from building self-worth and mastering your mindset, to creating financial flow and embracing failure, these are the tips I wish I had when I was starting ... Show More
21m 30s
Nov 2020
Donna Marie De Carolis - Dean, Close School of Entrepreneurship, Drexel University: Entrepreneurship, Mindset and Credibility
On this episode of Speaking to Influence, Donna Marie De Carolis shares why focuses on mindset vs. skills when communicating with her audience and how you can lower the risk of speaking with your own audiences. During this conversation Laura and Donna discuss how to communicate y ... Show More
27m 38s
Mar 2021
097: Scott Smith | A Blue Print For Easily Making Connections With New People
Networking should be purposeful. Otherwise, you’re doing it wrong. This common networking mistake that people make is discussed by Scott Smith, a self-professed motivational speaker, and networking expert. Scott helps his clients get the most out of their networks through his 6-s ... Show More
49m 50s