Business Minds Coffee Chat

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• 322: Tom Morris | Learning from the Wisest People 02.07.2026 1ώ 8λ

  Tom Morris, one of the world's leading public philosophers, pioneering business thinkers, bestselling author of more than 30 books, keynote speaker, and advisor, joins me on this episode. Tom earned two master's degrees and a double Ph.D. in philosophy and religious studies from Yale University and spent 15 years as a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame. Throughout his career, he has helped leaders and organizations apply timeless wisdom to modern business challenges, advising companies including Ford, Bank of America, Toyota, Target, and Walmart. His work has been profiled on NBC, ABC, CNN, CNBC, and NPR, and in the New York Times, Fast Company, USA Today, and many other media outlets. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Tom's journey into philosophy and the influence of his father ✅ Why so many people are turning to Stoicism and ancient wisdom today ✅ The rhythm of life and learning to embrace and release ✅ The concept of "spiritual math" ✅ Practical ways philosophy can help us become better leaders, decision-makers, and human beings ✅ And much more! Get connected with Tom: Website: https://www.tomvmorris.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tom.morris.562329 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomvmorris/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-morris-0955474/  Purchase Tom's books: https://www.tomvmorris.com/books Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!
• 321: Scott Monty | Timeless Leadership Principles for Life and Business 25.06.2026 58λ

  Scott Monty, leadership advisor, communication strategist, keynote speaker, storyteller, and host of the Timeless Leadership podcast, joins me on this episode. Scott is the former Global Head of Social Media and Digital Communications at Ford Motor Company, where he helped lead some of the most groundbreaking digital communication and marketing initiatives of the early social media era. He has advised organizations including Ford, IBM, Walmart, Google, and Reebok, and has been recognized by The Economist as one of the world's leading social business thinkers. In this conversation, Scott shares lessons from his career journey, insights from working alongside legendary Ford CEO Alan Mulally, and why timeless leadership principles such as humility, reflection, communication, and servant leadership are more important than ever. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ The true meaning of leadership humility and recognizing the dignity in others ✅ Why reflection, reading, and creating space for thought make better leaders ✅ Lessons from Ford Motor Company, Alan Mulally, and one of the greatest corporate turnarounds in history ✅ The power of storytelling and why customers should be the hero of your story ✅ How studying history helps leaders make better decisions and avoid shiny object syndrome ✅ And more! Get connected with Scott: Website: https://www.scottmonty.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/scottmonty Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scottmonty  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottmonty/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmonty/ Subscribe to the Timeless & Timely newsletter: https://www.timelesstimely.com/subscribe Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!
• 320: Marcus Buckingham | Unleashing the Most Powerful Force in Business 18.06.2026 59λ

  Marcus Buckingham, researcher of high performance at work, co-creator of StrengthsFinder and StandOut, and author of Design Love In, joins me on this episode. Marcus is one of the world's leading researchers on strengths, leadership, engagement, and human performance. He is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous books that have shaped how leaders think about people, performance, and potential. His work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Forbes, Fast Company, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and other major media outlets. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Why love is the hidden driver behind productivity, loyalty, creativity, resilience, and human flourishing ✅ The difference between organizations that merely function and those that truly flourish ✅ How to recognize the "red threads" that reveal what you love and where you do your best work ✅ The leadership skill of designing experiences that inspire engagement, loyalty, and performance ✅ Why the future of leadership is becoming more human, not less ✅ And more! Get connected with Marcus: Website: https://www.buckinghaminstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marcuswbuckingham Twitter: https://x.com/mwbuckingham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcusbuckingham/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-buckingham/ Purchase a copy of Design Love In: https://www.amazon.com/Design-Love-Unleash-Powerful-Business/dp/1647829917 Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!
• 319: Dr. Robert Leahy | Freedom from Regret 11.06.2026 1ώ 3λ

  Dr. Robert Leahy, Founder and Director of the American Institute for Cognitive Therapy, an award-winning clinician, clinical professor of psychology at Weill Cornell Medical College, keynote speaker, and author and editor of 29 books, including The Worry Cure, joins me on this episode. Dr. Leahy has been featured in major media outlets including The New York Times Sunday Magazine, Forbes, Fortune, Newsweek, and Psychology Today. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Regret and how it works ✅ The consequences of regret ✅ Making regret work for you instead of against you ✅ And more! Get connected with Dr. Leahy: Website: https://www.cognitivetherapynyc.com/staff/dr-robert-leahy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robert.l.leahy Twitter: https://x.com/AICTCognitive LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-leahy-438a4722/ Purchase a copy of If Only…Finding Freedom from Regret: https://www.amazon.com/If-Only-Finding-Freedom-Regret/dp/1462547826  Purchase a copy of The Worry Cure: https://www.amazon.com/Worry-Cure-Seven-Steps-Stopping/dp/1400097665  Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!
• 318: Julian Lighton | The Art of Getting Clear on What's Next 04.06.2026 1ώ 6λ

  Julian Lighton, executive coach, strategic consultant, board advisor, and author of the book Navigating Your Next, joins me on this episode. Julian is one of Silicon Valley's leading strategy practitioners and business coaches, helping individuals and organizations navigate what's next. He has served as Chief Strategy Officer at four billion-dollar public companies, a General Manager of a $300M+ business, an Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company, and a senior executive at Cisco and Hitachi. In this conversation, we explore why so many successful people struggle to answer one simple but powerful question: What do I actually want next? 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Why knowing yourself is the foundation for making better career and life decisions ✅ How clarity emerges when you stop drifting and start intentionally designing your future ✅ The four-part framework for understanding who you are, what you want, and where you thrive ✅ Why successful people often feel stuck, confused, or unfulfilled despite outward achievement ✅ The power of saying "no," focusing your time intentionally, and recognizing that the journey itself is the destination Get connected with Julian: Website: https://www.julianlighton.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianlighton1/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julian.lighton.7  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julian.lighton/  Purchase a copy of Navigating Your Next: https://www.amazon.com/Navigating-Your-Next-Discover-Career/dp/B0G38WF3DF  Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!
• 317: Brooke Schnittman | How to Be Successful with ADHD 28.05.2026 52λ

  Brooke Schnittman, ADHD expert, executive function coach, speaker, author, podcast host, and founder of Coaching with Brooke, joins me on this episode. Brooke has been featured in numerous media outlets including Forbes, Entrepreneur, ADDitude Magazine, CBS, and NBC, and has received a number of prestigious awards and accolades. This is an insightful and deeply human conversation about self-awareness, growth, and learning how to work with your brain instead of against it. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ What ADHD actually is and the three primary ADHD types ✅ How masking, anxiety, and people-pleasing affect individuals with ADHD ✅ The role dopamine, technology, and social media play in ADHD behaviors ✅ ADHD in relationships, parenting, and entrepreneurship ✅ Strategies to better manage ADHD symptoms ✅ And much more! Get connected with Brooke: Website: https://www.coachingwithbrooke.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachingwithbrooke/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachingwithbrooke Twitter: https://twitter.com/Coachingwbrooke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithbrooke/ Purchase a copy of Activate Your ADHD Potential: https://www.amazon.com/Activate-Your-ADHD-Potential-Confidence/dp/B0CJX6MYXV  Listen to Brooke's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/successfull-with-adhd/id1674069554 Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!
• 316: Nick Epley | Becoming a Little More Social 21.05.2026 1ώ 6λ

  Nick Epley, psychologist, Professor of Behavioral Science at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business, and author of A Little More Social, joins me on this episode. Nick studies social cognition—how thinking people think about other thinking people—to understand why smart people so routinely misunderstand each other. His research has appeared in more than two dozen empirical journals and has been featured by the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CNN, Wired, and NPR, among many others. His work has also been funded by the National Science Foundation and the Templeton Foundation. 🎙️ What We Discuss ✅ Why we avoid connection even when we know it's good for us ✅ The psychology behind hesitation, loneliness, and social anxiety ✅ How small everyday interactions can improve happiness, health, and well-being ✅ The surprising truth about introverts, extroverts, and meaningful connection ✅ The impact of technology, isolation, and modern communication on our lives ✅ And much more! Get connected with Nick: Website: https://www.nicholasepley.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-epley/  Purchase a copy of A Little More Social: https://www.amazon.com/Little-More-Social-Unexpected-Connection/dp/0593319540  Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!
• 315: Todd Sucherman | Music and Mastery: Becoming World-Class 14.05.2026 1ώ 13λ

  Todd Sucherman, longtime drummer for the band Styx, world-class session musician, educator, and one of the most respected drummers in the world, joins me on this episode. Named #1 Rock Drummer in the World by Modern Drummer Magazine, #1 Live Drummer by Modern Drummer readers, and Best Rock Drummer by MusicRadar, Todd has spent decades performing at the highest level alongside some of music's biggest names. This conversation goes far beyond music. It's about preparation, discipline, culture, relationships, and the lifelong pursuit of improvement. 🎙️ What We Discuss ✅ Growing up in a musical family and playing clubs as a teenager ✅ The musicians and experiences that shaped Todd early in life ✅ Stepping into Styx and earning trust within an iconic band ✅ Why culture, humility, and professionalism matter in a band ✅ Reviewing performances and the pursuit of excellence ✅ And much more! Get Connected with Todd: Website: https://www.toddsucherman.com Website: https://styxworld.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toddsuchermanmusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toddsucherman Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!
• 314: Dhomonique Murphy | From Unknown to Unforgettable 07.05.2026 1ώ 19λ

  Dhomonique Murphy, 3x Emmy® Award-winning TV personality, media strategist, bestselling author, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and founder of The Right Method, joins me on this episode. With more than 20 years of experience in television, branding, executive presence, and storytelling, Dhomonique has appeared on major platforms including NBC, ABC, FOX, CBS, The Steve Harvey Show, and more. She's also the author of RESET: Attitude Is Everything and RESET 2, where she shares powerful lessons on mindset, resilience, and personal transformation. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ The fear of rejection and how it silently holds people back ✅ The conversation that forced Dhomonique to take a hard look at her life ✅ Rising above victimhood and reclaiming personal responsibility ✅ Why attitude can shape the direction of your life and career ✅ The importance of mentors, environment, and the voices you allow around you ✅ And much more! Get connected with Dhomonique: Website: https://therightmethod.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dhomonique/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dhomonique  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhomonique/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dhomonique  Purchase Reset 2: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/reset2-dhomonique-murphy/1140170593  Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!
• 313: Rebecca Hinds | The Hidden Cost of Bad Meetings 30.04.2026 58λ

  Rebecca Hinds, Ph.D., organizational behavior expert, consultant, speaker, and bestselling author of Your Best Meeting Ever, joins me on this episode. Rebecca is a leading voice on the future of work and the science behind how teams collaborate. In this conversation, we break down why meetings have become one of the biggest drains on time, energy, and productivity, and what leaders can do to fix them. From the concept of "meeting debt" to the hidden psychological and cultural costs of poorly run meetings, Rebecca shares practical, research-backed strategies to redesign meetings so they actually move work forward. Rebecca has been featured in major media outlets, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Time, Harvard Business Review, and Fast Company. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Why most meetings are broken—and how "visibility bias" fuels the problem ✅ The hidden cost of bad meetings on time, energy, and culture ✅ What "meeting debt" is and how it impacts organizations  ✅ The 7 principles for designing effective, high-impact meetings  ✅ Practical ways to improve meetings starting today ✅ And much more! Get connected with Rebecca: Website: https://www.rebeccahinds.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-hinds/ Twitter: https://x.com/RebHinds   Purchase a copy of Your Best Meeting Ever: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/166806748X  Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!
• 312: Simon Alexander Ong | Living Your Best Story 23.04.2026 54λ

  Simon Alexander Ong, an award-winning personal development entrepreneur and coach, international keynote speaker, and author of the book Energize, joins me on this episode. Simon has been featured in leading media outlets including Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Financial Times, and The Huffington Post. This episode is a reminder that clarity comes from action, fulfillment is self-defined, and the energy you cultivate determines the life you create. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Redefining success vs. fulfillment and why they are not the same ✅ How environment and diverse inputs fuel creativity and innovation ✅ The concept of a "Mental Board of Advisors" for better decision-making ✅ Lessons from failure and why alignment matters more than money ✅ Why energy—not time—is your most valuable resource ✅ And much more! Get connected with Simon: Website: https://www.simonalexanderong.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonalexanderong.official  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonalexanderong/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimonAlexanderO  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonalexandero/  Purchase a copy of Energize: https://www.amazon.com/Energize-Make-Most-Every-Moment/dp/0241502756/  Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!
• 311: Liz Tenuto | How to Release Years of Stored Stress 16.04.2026 58λ

  Liz Tenuto, a somatic exercise instructor, author of When the Body Speaks, and founder of The Workout Witch, joins me on this episode. Her online programs have guided more than 230,000 women through powerful healing journeys, and she's transforming the way this generation understands and works through long-term stress and trauma. Her work has been featured in major media outlets including USA Today, BBC News, Harper's Bazaar France, NY Weekly, and LA Weekly. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ How stress, trauma, and emotional experiences get stored in the body ✅ Why we become disconnected from our body's signals and ignore early warning signs ✅ The impact of chronic stress on the nervous system and overall health ✅ How somatic healing works to release tension and regulate the body ✅ And much more! Get Connected with Liz: Website: https://liztenuto.com/ Website: https://theworkoutwitch.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworkoutwitch_ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-tenuto-0619a4b8/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theworkoutwitch Purchase a copy of When the Body Speaks: https://www.amazon.com/When-Body-Speaks-Somatic-Healing/dp/0063425254 Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!
• 310: Blake Eastman | Improving Human Communication & Social Interaction 09.04.2026 59λ

  Blake Eastman, founder of The Nonverbal Group, and a former adjunct psychology professor and professional high-stakes poker player, joins me on this episode. Blake has been featured in major media outlets, including CNN, Forbes, The New York Times, and ABC News. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ The difference between noticing and judging ✅ How poker shaped the way Blake thinks and makes decisions ✅ What most people get wrong about body language ✅ Why real behavioral change is harder than it looks ✅ And much more! Get connected with Blake: Website: https://www.nonverbalgroup.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beastman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eastman.blake Twitter: https://twitter.com/Blakeeastman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blake_eastman/ Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!
• 309: Amy Leneker | Lead and Live With Less Stress & More Joy 02.04.2026 1ώ 4λ

  Amy Leneker, leadership consultant, trainer, keynote speaker, podcast host, and USA Today bestselling author of Cheers to Monday, joins me on this episode. She's an optimistic, joy-seeking, recovering workaholic—and the founder and CEO of the Center for Joyful Work, where she has helped more than 100,000 leaders and teams, including those at Fortune 100 companies, lead with less stress and more joy. With over 25 years of leadership experience, including a decade in the C-suite, Amy is deeply committed to helping leaders, teams, and organizations thrive. Her work has appeared in Fast Company, Inc., CEOWORLD Magazine, and other notable media outlets. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ The hidden patterns that keep high performers stuck ✅ The difference between productive stress and destructive stress ✅ How leaders can create healthier, more effective environments ✅ The Un-Stressing Method and how to apply it in real time ✅ And much more! Get connected with Amy: Website: https://www.amyleneker.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyleneker/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy.leneker/  Twitter: https://x.com/Amy_Leneker  Purchase a copy of Cheers to Monday: https://www.amazon.com/Cheers-Monday-Surprisingly-Simple-Method/dp/1394388802  Listen to Less Stress, More Joy with Amy Leneker podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/less-stress-more-joy-with-amy-leneker/id1864772376  Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!
• 308: Patricia Ryan Madson | Life is an Improvisation 26.03.2026 1ώ 3λ

  Patricia Ryan Madson, writer, speaker, Professor Emerita at Stanford University, and founder of the Stanford Improvisors, joins me on this episode. Patricia is the author of Improv Wisdom, a powerful book on applying the principles of improvisational theater to everyday life, whether you're navigating a demanding boss, a tired child, or life's constant surprises. As author Steven Pressfield said, "There are very few books on creativity that I would take with me to a desert island. One for sure is Patricia Ryan Madson's Improv Wisdom." 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Testing resilience and flexibility ✅ Lessons from a Zen monastery ✅ Common misconceptions about improv ✅ Key maxims from Improv Wisdom ✅ And much more! Get connected with Patricia: Website: https://improvwisdom.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patryanmadson  Twitter: https://twitter.com/patryanmadson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patryanmadson/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciaryanmadson/ Purchase a copy of Improv Wisdom: https://www.amazon.com/Improv-Wisdom-Dont-Prepare-Just/dp/1400081882 Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!
• 307: Ashley Herd | The Manager Method — Leading Without Burning People Out 19.03.2026 57λ

  Ashley Herd, a former Chief People Officer and General Counsel, leadership speaker, author, and podcast host, joins me on this episode. Ashley has trained over 250,000 managers through LinkedIn Learning and corporate programs, and has spent her career helping professionals navigate leadership challenges with clarity and confidence. She built Manager Method after leading HR and Legal teams at McKinsey, Yum! Brands, and Modern Luxury. Ashley has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Business Insider, and more. If you want to become a better leader, communicator, and decision-maker, this conversation is for you. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ The emotional weight of management and its ripple effect on people's lives ✅ The shift from doing to leading—and what leaders must unlearn ✅ The Manager Method framework: Pause, Consider, Act ✅ Creating a culture of decision-making through structured autonomy ✅ Empathy that works at work—leading with awareness and intention ✅ And much more! Get connected with Ashley: Website: https://www.managermethod.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/managermethod/  Purchase a copy of The Manager Method: https://www.amazon.com/Manager-Method-Practical-Framework-Support/dp/B0F88XQ919 Listen to the HR Besties Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hr-besties/id1712137225  Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!
• 306: Dr. Kurt Gray | Why We're So Outraged 12.03.2026 55λ

  Dr. Kurt Gray, social psychologist, award-winning researcher and teacher, and author of Outraged, joins me on this episode. Kurt is the Weary Foundation Endowed Chair in the Social Psychology of Polarization and Misinformation at The Ohio State University, where he directs the Deepest Beliefs Lab and the Center for the Science of Moral Understanding. He was also appointed to lead the university's Collaborative for the Science of Polarization and Misinformation (C-SPAM). He earned his PhD from Harvard University. In this fascinating conversation, we explore the psychology behind outrage, conflict, and why disagreements escalate so quickly in today's world. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Why humans are wired more like prey than predators ✅ What's really happening underneath most arguments ✅ Why outrage escalates so quickly ✅ The neuroscience of conflict and defensiveness ✅ And much more! Get connected with Kurt: Website: https://kurtjgray.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kurtjgray  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtjgray/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kurtjgray/  Purchase a copy of Outraged: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593317432  Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!
• 305: Matt Abrahams | Learning to Think Faster, Talk Smarter 05.03.2026 52λ

  Matt Abrahams, a leading expert in the field of communication, professor, podcast host, author, keynote speaker, and martial artist, joins me on this episode. Matt is a lecturer in Organizational Behavior at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, a highly sought-after keynote speaker, and a communications consultant and coach. He's also the host of the popular, award-winning podcast, Think Fast, Talk Smart. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Using improv to speak more spontaneously ✅ Think Faster, Talk Smarter ✅ Managing public speaking anxiety ✅ Generative AI and communication ✅ And much more! Get connected with Matt: Website: https://mattabrahams.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maabrahams Twitter: https://twitter.com/tftsthepod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattabrahams/ Purchase a copy of Think Faster, Talk Smarter: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1668010305 Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!
• 304: Jeff Fenster | Embracing the Success Formula 26.02.2026 1ώ 10λ

  Jeff Fenster, award-winning serial entrepreneur, speaker, investor, bestselling author, and podcast host, joins me on this episode. Jeff's entrepreneurial success is vast, ranging from Everbowl, a healthy, superfood quick-serve restaurant chain, to a payroll and HR company, a digital marketing agency, and a construction company. He lives by the principle of putting people first. Jeff has been featured in numerous media outlets, including Forbes, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, Inc., and the New York Times. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ Strategies to change our mindset ✅ Moving through fear ✅ Reframing failure ✅ The success formula ✅ And much more! Get Connected with Jeff: Website: https://jefffenster.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeff.fenster.5/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FensterJeff Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fensterjeff/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jfenster/ Purchase a copy of Relationship Bank Account: https://www.amazon.com/Relationship-Bank-Account-Friends-Lifelong/dp/B0BLR3KVBR  Listen to The Jeff Fenster Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jeff-fenster-show/id1699024627 Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!
• 303: Tom Hardin | The Rise and Fall of Tipper X 19.02.2026 1ώ 11λ

  Tom Hardin, also known as Tipper X, author of Wired on Wall Street, global keynote speaker, corporate trainer, and board advisor on behavioral ethics, compliance, and culture risk, joins me on this episode. Tom is a former hedge fund analyst whose life took a dramatic turn when he crossed lines he never thought he would. That path ultimately led him to secretly wear a wire for the FBI in what became the largest insider trading sting of a generation. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ How good people make bad decisions ✅ The psychological toll of becoming an FBI informant ✅ Rebuilding trust after failure ✅ And much more! Get connected with Tom: Website: https://www.tipperx.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtipperx_  Twitter: https://x.com/iamtipperx  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-hardin-0952324/  Purchase a copy of Wired on Wall Street: https://www.amazon.com/Wired-Wall-Street-Prolific-Informants/dp/1394348878  Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay