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Today's guest is Getrude Matshe, who describes herself as a serial social entrepreneur.Getrude and I met just recently when she sought out my services as a speaking coach to help put the finishing touches on her new TEDx talk. I was immediately struck by how powerful and influential she is, and felt the need to share her story with you.The entire conversation hinges on the concept of Ubuntu, an African philosophy Getrude picked up as a native of Zimbabwe, which she now spreads across the world as an activist, writer, and speaker.Within that philosophy we discuss activism, illness, the illusion of time, Getrude's unique process for writing a book in just 40 hours, luck, chance, relationships, and so much more.Watch this episode in video format here!RELATED LINKSHerStoryCircle.comConnect with Getrude via Facebook and InstagramGetrude's new TEDx talkBorn on the Continent Ubuntu (book)Dead Aid by Dambiso Moyo (book)

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Today's guest is Ron Holt, the founder and CEO of Two Maids & a Mop, a cleaning franchise named America's fastest growing cleaning company by Inc.comRon and I met via two mutual friends, both of whom have been guests on this season of the podcast: business legend Seth Godin, and leadership author Tim David.This conversation is more business-focused than most episodes, but just as inspiring.Ron gives us a detailed look at what it takes to build an empire at any level - locally to nationally. He delivers an endless stream of advice for getting your mindset right for success, including passion, pivoting, sacrifice, leadership, and how to communicate a shared vision. And in one of my favorite conversational turns, we chat about why having mentors and being a mentor is so important, how to get one if you don't, and how to be one if you're not.So if you're even a little curious about going into business for yourself one day, or turning up the notch on your current endeavor, grab a pen and take some notes.RELATE

Today's guest is one of the most recognizable voices in sports, but even his diehard fans wouldn't know it if they were standing in line next to him.Jay Reynolds has anchored ESPN SportsCenter radio for over two decades.We met years ago when his kids signed up for a community magic class I was teaching, and we've been friends ever since.In this episode Jay opens up about what it's like to be a famous person who rarely gets recognized in the real world, how he went from being an average but passionate athlete as a kid to a renowned career in broadcast journalism, what coaching youth athletics taught him about life, parenting, and education, and how to connect with millions of listeners you can't even see as if they're the only person in the room.*****Remember to subscribe via your favorite podcast streaming service and share the episode with your sports friends on social media, using hashtag #onenewperson all spelled out, so we can find you and thank you.

In this episode of #ThursdayThoughts on the One New Person podcast, I discuss how to handle feedback, positive or negative.Subscribe to the weekly blog: HumanConnection.blogConnect via social media: Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

Today's guest is Alan Samuel Cohen, an executive coach and author of the book The Connection Challenge: How Executives Create Power and Possibility in the Age of Distraction.But in the late 90s he was the Director of Marketing at Scholastic, where he and his small team were tasked with the awesome responsibility of turning a first-time author's quirky novel about a boy wizard into a global phenomenon...And that's precisely what they did.I was introduced to Alan through our mutual friend Tim David, my guest on the most recent episode of this podcast, and quickly discovered we were kindred spirits.Alan and I chat about imposter syndrome and the surprising way jealous can actually be force for positive change, the primary function of a leader and how to bring out a team's best qualities, and Alan shares multiple stories of chance encounters with lasting impact, including plenty of good stuff about working with JK Rowling in the early days.RELATED LINKSAlan's WebsiteThe Connection Challenge (book)Connect with Ala

In this episode of #ThursdayThoughts on the One New Person podcast, I share the story of a time a man accidentally dressed like Santa demonstrated heartwarming empathy and generosity to his fellow passengers. Subscribe to the weekly blog: HumanConnection.blogConnect via social media: Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

Today's guest is Tim David, a leadership and influence expert, and bestselling author of *Magic Words: The Science and Secrets Behind Seven Words That Motivation, Engage, and Influence. *I discovered Tim when I noticed his book in the business section of Barnes & Noble. It was just a few months after my TEDx talk combining magic and communication started to go viral.You can imagine my surprise when I realized the author was a former magician turned communication specialist, just like me, and lived only an hour from me in New England!We connected online and hit it off instantly. I went on to hire Tim as a business coach, which over time morphed into a mutually beneficial personal and professional relationship.In this episode we discussed techniques to shake people out of their conversational ruts, how to connect with someone you don't understand, all about Tim's brand new book FLIP: The Four Levels of Influencing People, luck and its surprising relation to gratitude, and of course Tim shares his story of a

Today's guest is Ami Dar, the founder and Executive Director of Idealist.org, one of the largest non-profit websites in the world. Idealist.org connects people who want to make a positive impact in the world with organizations who have the means to make it happen. It's essentially a job search website, but exclusively for non-profit and volunteer work. Ami himself has been recognized by Time Magazine as "Philanthropy Innovator of the Year," made the NonProfit Times list of "50 Most Influential People" five different years, and was most recently awarded NonProfit Pro's "2019 NonProfit Professional of the Year." But as you'll hear in the conversation, Ami genuinely isn't interested in awards or even his legacy. He really, truly just want to build a better world for you and me. Ami graciously took a 3-hour train from his home in NYC to meet me and my wife Lindsey, who works in non-profit and used Idealist.org in the past. She was thrilled! The three of us spent an incredible day tog

Today's guest is Shama Hyder, a trailblazing entrepreneur and CEO of Zen Media, a digital marketing and PR firm. Shama is one of the most sought after keynote speakers in the world, the author of two bestselling books: The Zen of Social Media Marketing, and Momentum. She was included on "30 Under 30" lists by Forbes and Inc.com, and has been recognized three years in a row by LinkedIn as one of their "Top Voices" in marketing. In a word, she rocks, and I am thrilled Shama was willing to carve out an hour for us. We discussed how to avoid getting overwhelmed by the constantly evolving digital landscape, what's changed for consumers since the dawn of social media, and how a professional chance encounter led to personal fulfillment. So please enjoy this sensational conversation with the Zen Master of Marketing herself, Shama Hyder. CONNECT WITH SHAMA Twitter Instagram LinkedIn ShamaHyder.com RELATED LINKS The Connected Consumer (Zen Media) The Loneliness Epidemic (Cigna) Specialist ID (Pa

Today's guest is Peter Guzzardi, a legendary book editor who worked with Stephen Hawking on "A Brief History of Time," Susan Cain on "Quiet," and Deepak Chopra on "Ageless Body, Timeless Mind," just to name a few. After 40 years in publishing Peter has authored his first book, "Emeralds of Oz: Life Lessons from Over the Rainbow." In this episode we chat about what exactly an editor's role is in the publishing process, the timeless wisdom contained in the Wizard of Oz, and Peter shares his story of a chance encounter with lasting impact. We had some Internet issues during this call, which took place in the middle of his book tour. It's a little wonky towards the beginning and again at the end, but crystal clear for the vast majority. I think you'll find Peter's warmth and insight transcends the occasional audio blip. RELATED LINKS Emeralds of Oz by Peter Guzzardi "9 Emeralds of Wisdom" free postcard EmeraldsOfOz.com The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Huff Quiet by Su

Today's guest is Christie Lindor, an award-winning management consultant and the author of two books: The MECE Muse: 100+ Selected Practices, Unwritten Rules, and Habits of Great Consultants, and her latest book, Release: Use the Power of Forgiveness to Get Unstuck and Thrive in Your Career. Christie and I met in 2018 when she sought out my services as a speaking coach for her first TEDx talk. I'm very selective about TEDx coaching, and only work with speakers whose message I believe in. Christie and I clicked immediately, and you'll hear why in this episode. We learn from Christie what exactly management consulting is, and for those thinking about the field, she answers the burning question, Should you go to school for it? We discuss vulnerability and authenticity at length, a topic that is quickly become a core theme of this season, as you'll see in upcoming episodes. Our conversation moves to human connection and how to find common ground in any situation. And of course, Christie shares her story of a chan

JP and Julia are partners in life and in business. Together they run the wildly successful YouTube channel HellthyJunkFood, a comedy cooking show with over 2 million subscribers. Julia and I met over a decade ago in college when we were both briefly Music Business majors. JP and I met for the first time right here on the podcast, and hit it off instantly. In this episode we discuss how to build and leverage a brand in the digital world, how to get the most out of industry events and conventions, and of course JP & Julia share their brand's story of a chance encounter with lasting impact. RELATED LINKS HellthyJunkFood on YouTube 1st episode: Creamy Garlic Loaded Mashed Potato Skins World's LARGEST Simpsons Donut Instagram & Twitter: @hellthyjunkfood ADDITIONAL RESOURCES HellthyJunkFood.com Merch: https://shop.hellthyjunkfood.com/ Support: https://www.hellthyjunkfood.com/member JOIN THE COMMUNITY Head to brianmillerspeaks.com/OneNewPerson to join the One New Person email list and receive bonuses lik

Today's guest is Seth Godin, often considered the father of modern marketing, a 19-time bestselling author, prolific blogger with over 7000 daily posts and millions of readers, and creator of the Akimbo Workshops, a series of online courses dedicated to revolutionizing how education is done. If you're a Seth Godin junkie like I am, you've probably listened to dozens of interviews, and live speeches. I think you'll find this conversastion is truly unique, as we approached many of his favorite topics from a completely different perspective. We discussed marketing in relation to magic and professional magicians, the state of the education industry and where it might be going, what it means to be a teacher, how to connect with someone you don't understand, and Seth shares his story of a chance encounter with lasting impact. It's the first time he's ever told this story publicly, and trust me, it's bananas. RELATED LINKS This is Marketing by Seth Godin David Blaine trick with Harrison Ford Joshua Jay's show Six I

My guests this season include friends, colleagues, mentors, and heroes. You'll hear from 19-time bestselling author Seth Godin on why education is broken and what we can do to fix it. My friend Peter Guzzardi, legendary book editor to Stephen Hawking, Susan Cain, Deepak Chopra, Douglas Adams, and others, will share life wisdom from the Wizard of Oz. The Zen Master of Marketing herself, Shama Hyder, CEO of Zen Media, Forbes and Inc.com 30 Under 30, helps us slow down to avoid the anxious trappings of the digital world. I sat down with celebrity YouTubers JP & Julia of HellthyJunkFood for an in-depth conversation about building a brand by forming connections. Award-winning management consultant Christie Lindor reminds us that the key to getting unstuck is leaning into forgiveness, authenticity, and vulnerability. And that's just the first few episodes! Later this season you'll hear from Alan Cohen, the former Director of Marketing at Scholastic who launched the Harry Potter series. We'll sit down with Jon E

This is the Season 1 recap episode, where I pull apart themes across my conversations with all 12 guests: Relationships, Education, and Business. Perfect way for regular listeners to revisit key takeaways, and for new community members to discover which episodes to check to. Two questions for you: Do you prefer the shorter, more heavily edited episodes from the early part of the season, or the more recent longer, flowing, less edited conversations? Would you like to see this podcast go from every-other-week to weekly? -> Send your thoughts to onenewpersonpodcast@gmail.com with subject line: Season 1 Recap JOIN THE COMMUNITY Head to brianmillerspeaks.com/OneNewPerson to join the One New Person email list and receive bonuses like full, uncut conversations with my wildest guests. Use hashtag #onenewperson or #threenewpeople on social media to start a conversation about the beauty of human connection.

Today's guest is Zoe Chance, a renowned expert in influence and persuasion techniques and an Assistant Professor of Marketing at Yale's University's School of Management, but my audience knows her best as the "I like your hat" lady. The story of how I met Zoe is very public, but in case you haven't heard it, here's the short version: We met on a plane, sitting next to each other, when she opened a conversation by saying, "I like your hat." I had no idea those four words would change the course of my life. In this episode, Zoe and I get into the nitty-gritty on the power of no: How to say no, why to say no, and why saying 'no' may be the most generous thing you can do. We chat in-depth about how to influence others in a way where both people come out ahead, and of course Zoe shares her story of a chance encounter with lasting impact. Oh - and as a bonus, we finally get to hear her side of the "I like your hat" story. And yes, it's the first time I was hearing it as well. So please

Today's guest is Dr. Amanda Howerton-Fox, an assistant professor of language and literacy, TEDx speaker, and thought leader on deaf culture. I was lucky enough to be in the audience for Amanda's TEDx talk, entitled "Language Beyond the Sound Barrier," and found her insights into deaf culture so fascinating, I knew I had to bring her on the show. We spoke about her wild and winding career path, her counter-intuitive work in deaf education, and of course, Amanda shares her story of a chance encounter with lasting impact. This conversation will expand your perspective, perhaps more than most. So get comfortable, keep an open mind, and please enjoy. RELATED LINKS Amanda's TEDx Talk "Language Beyond the Sound Barrier" Follow Amanda on Twitter @HowertonFox This episode on YouTube with captions FORTHCOMING ARTICLES Howerton-Fox, A. (2019). What went unsaid in my TEDx talk on language and deafness: Invited editorial. American Annals of the Deaf, 164(2). (Will post this spring/summer at http://

Today's guest is Dr. Don Dizon, a renowned oncologist specializing in women's cancers and affiliated with a handful of top medical institutions including Lifespan Cancer Institute, Rhode Island Hospital, and Brown University. Don and I met in 2017 when we were both speaking at a patient experience conference held by Teva Pharmaceuticals in Barcelona. Like discovering a lost sibling we were joined at the hip the entire conference, and have been friends ever since. This conversation is full of fascinating twists and turns. We discussed how Don created a balance between his beautiful family and a prestigious career, why he believes all medical professionals should be embracing social media, and of course, Don shares his story of a chance encounter with lasting impact. Our interview was scheduled for the day of crazy snowstorm, so Don ended up calling in from his home office, which means you might hear a bit of his family jostling around in the background. As far as I'm concerned, it made the conversation that mu

Today's guest is Michael Kent, an award-winning world class entertainer and self-described "comic, magician, and smartass." Michael was my hero as a young aspiring comedy magician, who graciously became a mentor from afar, and eventually someone I now call a colleague and a friend. He is one of the most thoughtful and considered artists I know, and this conversation was nothing less than enlightening. We discussed how to handle shame and self-worth as an artist or entrepreneur, how he found a niche in a hyper competitive field, and of course, Michael shares his story of a chance encounter with lasting impact. And like everything he does, his story is a brilliant twist on my established format. This conversation lasted for nearly an hour and 20 minutes, so you're only getting about half of it here. Subscribers to the One New Person email list will receive the full, unedited, uncut episode as a bonus in the next few weeks. Sign up at OneNewPerson.com Show Notes Pete Holmes (comedian) on magic & m