My career is an accident. It started when I set out to rediscover my passion and reignite a spark I’d lost — and that journey led me to the work I do now.
If you know me from my books or my speaking, you know I’m fascinated by why people do what they do. What makes someone find joy and meaning in their life, or pursue something far greater than themselves?
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Aug 19
Simon Goes Nuclear with nuclear energy influencer Isabelle Boemeke
“Nuclear” might make you wince—but the real problem isn’t the energy, it’s the branding. Safe, low-carbon, and scalable, nuclear could be a climate hero—if only we told the story right.Isabelle Boemeke is on a mission to change how we think about nuclear energy. A Brazilian model ... Show More
1h 6m
Aug 12
The Brilliance of Boredom with creative polymath Elle Cordova
We’re wired to chase the next spark - scrolling, swiping, refreshing - but some of our brightest ideas sneak in when we stop chasing, let boredom settle in and give our minds room to wander.Elle Cordova knows the power of that pause. When the pandemic hit pause on her life as a t ... Show More
1h 5m
Aug 5
The Privilege of Bad Experiences with NASA astronaut Jonny Kim
This was the most epic Zoom call we’ve ever been a part of — an incredible conversation with NASA astronaut Jonny Kim, live from the International Space Station, with sunrise on Earth as a stunningly causal site behind him as they barreled at 17,000 mph in orbit. Thanks to the am ... Show More
26m 10s
Aug 2024
LISTENER PROBLEM: Feeling Unfulfilled Despite Achieving My Goals (Follow Up)
LISTENER PROBLEM: Feeling Unfulfilled Despite Achieving My Goals (Follow Up) In this episode of Join Up Dots, we dive into more stories of listeners from around the world who, despite achieving financial freedom, still struggle with feelings of emptiness and a lack of purpose. Fr ... Show More
23m 56s
Feb 2025
The Power of Curiosity and Gratitude | How to Win in Life and Business
In this special episode, I had the opportunity to speak with a group of young students about entrepreneurship, mindset, and the importance of curiosity. We talked about my early days as an entrepreneur—selling lemonade, knocking on doors, and finding what I loved. I shared how I ... Show More
24m 14s
Feb 2025
S3E09. Overcoming plateaus & finding your spark after stagnation
Hi friends!This week we are discussing all things plateaus & finding your spark again. If you’re feeling stuck, uninspired, or like you’re just spinning your wheels lately, this episode is for you. I tell you all about my own biggest plateaus, and we’re diving deep into overcomin ... Show More
53 m
Jul 2023
EP282 Where I’m going: Reflections on what excites me about my work & the future of schools
I’m concluding the 3 part podcast series this summer offering a deep dive into my personal story: where I’ve been, where I’m at, and where I’m going. Usually you can listen to my podcast episodes in any order you want, but since this is basically my life story, what I’m sharing i ... Show More
1h 11m