Aaron Robbins is President and Co-Founder of Intrinsic First, LLC, where he provides leadership and DoD engineering services. He also launched ProACTr, an AI leadership simulator. Aaron is pursuing a PhD in Organizational Behavior Psychology and holds multiple certifications in project management and engineering.

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Nhat Le is a graduate student at Claremont Graduate University (CGU) and a dedicated member of the Adolescent Moral Development Lab. A lifelong learner with an insatiable curiosity (and, admittedly, a bit of a "giant nerd"), Nhat brings a unique perspective to the field of psychology, complemented by a sharp sense of humor. Their primary focus lies in Positive Psychology, where they are investigating the trajectory of human development towards greater complexity. Nhat's research explores whether this growth continues indefinitely, along with its potential benefits and costs, and examines how constructs like purpose within Positive Psychology can promote this developmental path.

Paul Settles is the Head Men’s Tennis Coach and Associate Professor of Physical Education at Claremont McKenna College, specializing in leadership studies. A competitive athlete and former professional tennis tour player services director, he has worked with elite athletes, exploring the intersection of sports, leadership, and grit to cultivate high-performance mindsets. In his current role he has led the CMS Tennis program to an outstanding 513-103 record. In this episode, we discuss his journey through sports and what it takes to succeed as an athlete and in life.

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Breanna Sampo is a second-year PhD student at Claremont Graduate University studying Positive Developmental Psychology. She is a member of the Adolescent Moral Development Lab, under the direction of Dr. Kendall Cotton Bronk, working on projects that explore how to help youth develop their purpose in life. Breanna is passionate about sharing kindness with the world and improving the chances of flourishing for all people.

Song Xue is a graduate student in Positive Organizational Psychology at Claremont Graduate University. Throughout his twenties, he explored career paths from hospitality to tutoring and from personal finance to tech sales. Now, he studies the concept of calling and hopes to help individuals discover deeper meaning and purpose in their work.

John received a B.S. in Marketing and Commercial Graphics in 2021 and a DTh from Oxford in 2023. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Positive Developmental Psychology at Claremont Graduate University. John aims to leverage his interdisciplinary background to explore the benefits and applications of curiosity. His research also delves into the concept of meaning and its role in successfully navigating the human experience. In this episode, we discuss John's journey through theology and psychology while exploring his newfound interest in studying curiosity.