Episodes

  • Unlocking Your Entrepreneurial Potential with Productivity Systems with special guest Christine Michaelis, October 9, 2023

    Unlocking Your Entrepreneurial Potential with Productivity Systems with special guest Christine Michaelis, October 9, 2023
    Oct 10 2023
    Startup coach Christine Michaelis discusses her book "The Productivity Formula" for entrepreneurs and how to use the OUTPUT system to improve productivity. Christine emphasizes taking action over just gaining knowledge. She provides practical, highly useful tips like building routines, scheduling focused time, outsourcing, and experimenting with tools. The conversation covers focusing on one business idea at a time, the value of your time vs. money, and knowing when to let go of what's not working.
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    54 mins
  • Fostering Creativity and Confidence in Children Through Dynamic Play with Dr. Judith Peck, September 25, 2023

    Fostering Creativity and Confidence in Children Through Dynamic Play with Dr. Judith Peck, September 25, 2023
    Sep 26 2023
    Sculptor and author Dr. Judith Peck is discussing her book "Dynamic Play and Creative Movement Powering Body and Brain." She explains how dynamic play allows children to use their natural energy, imagination, and need for expression. This builds self-confidence and serenity. Dr. Peck contrasts dynamic play with traditional disciplinarian parenting and talks about incorporating it into formal education. She shares how it develops social skills and helps make discipline joyful. The conversation covers the lifelong impacts of stifled self-expression and poor choice-making. She offers advice for parents unfamiliar with dynamic play to take the plunge for their own and their children's benefit.
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    52 mins
  • The Evolution of Leadership - Developing Trust and Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace with Ron Reich, September 11, 2023

    The Evolution of Leadership - Developing Trust and Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace with Ron Reich, September 11, 2023
    Sep 12 2023
    This episode of The X Show features leadership coach Ron Reich discussing how leadership styles have evolved over the past few decades. He emphasizes the importance of building trust, emotional intelligence, and human relationships in the workplace. Ron shares insights on effective listening, motivation, giving feedback, and self-awareness. The conversation touches on loneliness in today's world and the need for connection. Ron provides examples from his experience and stresses knowing yourself, seeking to understand others, and creating a positive culture. He offers perspective on navigating power dynamics and convincing old-school managers to adopt a more collaborative approach.
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    52 mins
  • Business leadership, technology, and the power of referrals with Brandon Barnum, September 4, 2023

    Business leadership, technology, and the power of referrals with Brandon Barnum, September 4, 2023
    Sep 5 2023
    Brandon Barnum, CEO of HOA.com, is talking about the power of referral marketing, technology, and business leadership. Above all, he teaches us how to transform business processes and create actionable and improvable systems to launch your business to the next level. Welcome to our first video interview at The X Show!
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    50 mins
  • Financially Preparing for Life's Inevitable Struggles - Widowhood & Divorce with Dr. Sabrina Ellis, August 28, 2023

    Financially Preparing for Life's Inevitable Struggles - Widowhood & Divorce with Dr. Sabrina Ellis, August 28, 2023
    Aug 29 2023
    In a marriage it's difficult, even taboo to discuss what happens if divorce or death happens, but it's a reality of life that it does happen. Dr. Sabrina Ellis, awarded Barack Obama's Lifetime Achievement Award, discusses the harsh realities of widowhood or divorce and how to prepare for them. If you'd like to reach out to Sabrina you can email her at freetothrive.ellis@gmail.com
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    54 mins
  • Biology and Gender Communication with Dr. Stephen Furlich, August 21, 2023

    Biology and Gender Communication with Dr. Stephen Furlich, August 21, 2023
    Aug 22 2023
    Today we're discussing how the X and Y chromosome actually affect how we perceive and interact with the world with Dr. Stephen Furlich and his book "Sex Talk". Using research backed up by biological studies, we'll discuss how this affects us, and some pointers on men and woman might perceive the world differently than others.
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    54 mins
  • How traditional muslim communities have changed and reacted to modern societal trends with special guest Yasmin Azad, August 14, 2023

    How traditional muslim communities have changed and reacted to modern societal trends with special guest Yasmin Azad, August 14, 2023
    Aug 15 2023
    Special Guest Yasmin Azad will be discussing how traditional muslim communities have reacted to modern societal trends, particularly as they pertain to women's rights, and the rise of islamic fundamentalism. She's written a memoir of her time growing up in 60s-70s Sri Lanka, called Stay, Daughter, available today on Amazon
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    55 mins
  • Surviving sexual assault and PTSD with special guest Anthony Tooton, July 24, 2023

    Surviving sexual assault and PTSD with special guest Anthony Tooton, July 24, 2023
    Jul 25 2023
    Today Anthony Tooton will be going over his experiences struggling with PTSD as a survivor of male sexual assault. We'll discuss how sexual assault can affect people throughout their lives and how he struggles with it in his life.
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    57 mins