Ken Eslick is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Leaders Lab (an Executive Leadership Recruiting Firm) and hosts "The Leaders Lab Podcast," which delves into the world of leadership and personal development. During his career, he’s led and trained hundreds of sales executives, sales leaders, and operational leaders from all over the country and learned from the best in the process. Ken is also one of a small group of trainers worldwide with the Anthony Robbins companies travelling the glob...

As a child, Jeff Griffin dreamed of playing college football. However, a construction accident left him paralysed from the waist down. His life and dreams were shattered but not defeated. During those dark days, he had a decision to make: either stay down and quit or get back up and succeed. He chose the latter. As an ordinary man living life in a wheelchair, Jeff has accomplished some extraordinary things. He played in the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece, and is a silver medal...

In a constantly changing world, the ability to make good decisions is often the dividing line between progress and stagnation, not least because stepping into the unknown can be unsettling and nerve-wracking. Cheryl Strauss Einhorn is an expert in decision-making. She founded Decisive, a decision sciences company that uses the AREA Method to train people and teams in complex problem-solving and decision-making skills. AREA is an evidence-based decision-making system that uniquely contro...

As a child, Matt Hogan struggled with feelings of being at the bottom of the social ladder, which fueled a deep desire to escape his roots. A traumatic event in 2004, when he attempted suicide and unexpectedly survived, instilled in him an unshakeable message of hope and a desire to live and thrive. This experience marked Matt’s first significant turning point and set him on a journey of self-discovery and intellectual development. Despite becoming a company Director Matt felt h...

Hortense le Gentil is a global executive leadership coach and the author of the widely acclaimed “Aligned: Connecting Your True Self with the Leader You’re Meant to Be.” She works with CEOs and other senior executives around the world to help them lead with authenticity and close the gap between the leader they are and the leader they want to be. Hortense is ranked #5 on the Global Gurus list by World Management Global Gurus. In this episode of the LIFT Podcast, Hortense talks to Rich...

Luke Iorio is a transformation coach, guide, advisor, and host of the much-talked-about podcast, On This Walk. Luke has walked alongside tens of thousands of clients and listeners as they search for meaning, purpose, and alignment. Luke’s passion for helping others stems from his own spiritual path. For much of his life, Luke believed success was something to be achieved and that placing mind over matter was honourable, strong, and the “right thing to do.” Luke searched for alignment and p...

Do you have to write as part of your job? Perhaps you're responsible for internal or external communication or you have to write creative content. Maybe you have a book inside you that's just waiting to be written. Whatever writing project you have on your plate, writing can be incredibly challenging, especially if you're feeling overwhelmed and too busy to even think about it. People will often say they don’t have enough time to write, or they feel they're not good enough. Some may even have...

David Meltzer is a legendary sports executive, entrepreneur, and investor. David co-founded Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh (“Lee”) Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire. David has been recognized by Variety Magazine as their Sports Humanitarian of the Year and awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. He is also the Executive Producer of the Apple TV series 2 Minute Drill and Office Hours. ...

With the continued growth of social media and other digital tools, today's leaders need to be savvy about building their personal brand online. It's no longer enough to have a strong presence in physical networking spaces; you must also know how to navigate virtual ones. But which technologies should you use in order to connect more deeply with your audience, grow your brand, and create a greater impact? Shama Hyder is an award-winning entrepreneur and bestselling author of ‘The Zen of Soci...

Craig Dowden, PhD is an executive coach with the Forbes Coaches Council and an award-winning keynote speaker on the science of leadership. He bridges the gap between what science knows and what leaders do. Integrating evidence-based principles from the fields of positive psychology with those in leadership and organisational excellence, Craig helps his clients develop real-life solutions to solve their greatest challenges. He is the bestselling author of ‘Do Good to Lead Well. His next book, ...

Jesse Johnson is a sales and success coach specialising in helping spiritual entrepreneurs. She went from teaching maths in NYC public schools to founding her multi-million dollar personal development company and ultimately helping hundreds of clients reach their potential for major profit, impact, and freedom. Revolutionising the way we understand and do sales, Jesse teaches sales mastery, not only as the one skill needed for complete financial freedom, but as service, as a means to h...

We'll all face challenges at some stage in our lives. Some are small and easily overcome, while others may seem insurmountable at the time. But if we want to live our best lives, we mustn't let these challenges stop us from moving forward. This is something that Jamie Hess knows first-hand. Jamie is a wellness mentor, TV personality, certified nutrition coach, and co-creator of the popular Instagram account @NYCfitfam. She and her husband, George, share tips on fitness, nutrition, mindfulness...

Many of us have experienced some form of trauma, whether a panic attack, an accident, or something more personal. And while we may think that we have processed and moved on from these events, they can continue to haunt us in the form of anxiety, panic attacks, or flashbacks. For some, the memories of their trauma are so strong and vivid that it feels like they are living through it all over again. Unresolved trauma or disturbing events and experiences can interfere with your ability to...

We all exist somewhere on the spectrum of peak performance to burnout. In 2019, burnout was recognised by the World Health Organisation as an occupational phenomenon. Burnout is a state of physical and emotional exhaustion that can occur when you experience long-term stress in your job or when you have worked in a physically or emotionally draining role for a long time. Common signs include self-doubt, feeling drained most of the time, a sense of helplessness, and feeling trapped or alone. T...

Suzanne Shaw had always been under the scrutiny of the media. Ever since she achieved chart-topping success at the age of 19 with the pop group Hear'Say, her every move was documented and analyzed. After leaving the pop industry, she remained in the public eye with a recurring role in Emmerdale and appearing on stage in London's West End. All of this contributed to her battle with mental health for many years. She felt like she could never live a normal life under the constant watch of the ca...

When COVID-19 hit, businesses were forced to rapidly change their operations. For some, this meant laying off staff and scaling back their services. For others, it meant adapting to a remote or hybrid working arrangement. For many businesses, the changes were unexpected and unwelcome. But in the face of such a major pandemic, adaptation was essential for survival. Now, as we come out of the other side of the pandemic, it's time to start thinking about transformation. Just as businesses were f...

So often in life, we find ourselves stuck. Stuck in a job we don’t like, in a relationship that's going nowhere, in a mindset of scarcity and lack of confidence. We tell ourselves that we're not good enough and don't deserve any better. But the truth is, we all have the power to change our lives for the better. In this latest episode of the LIFT podcast, I’m speaking to Shira Miller. A two-time TEDx speaker, Certified Professional Co-Active Coach and Chief Communications Officer of a $2...

The pandemic has made many people re-evaluate their career and their work/life balance. According to a recent global survey by PwC, one in five workers said they are likely to switch jobs in the next 12 months. Higher pay, more job fulfilment and wanting to be “truly themselves” at work are some of the key factors pushing workers to change jobs. Liz Brunner has changed the course of her career many times. From high-school music educator and semi-professional singer to Emmy award-winning jou...

It's no secret that happiness and productivity go hand-in-hand. When we're happy, we're more likely to be motivated and to get things done. But what if you're stuck in a happiness rut? How can you get out of it and start enjoying your life more so you lift yourself and others? Sarah Hiner has the answer. In her recent course, The Chemistry of Happiness, Sarah teaches you how to take control of your happiness and increase your energy levels. In this episode of the LIFT podcast we discuss the ...

It can be frustrating, confusing, and tiring to watch others get promoted and receive more recognition at work, while feeling stuck, underappreciated, and overlooked. The idea that authenticity, transparency, vulnerability, and good work are the keys to success in a corporation is not always accurate. In this podcast, we talk to Michael Wenderoth about what you may lack in the workplace and what you can do to be recognised and promoted. You’ll discover: - The b...