In this episode, I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to interview Moustafa Hamwi, the insightful author behind "Slingshot." Our discussion centers on the compelling theme of the book: taking the reins of your destiny and employing practical tools to surmount life’s challenges. During our conversation, Moustafa shares the concept of "Slingshot" as a metaphor. It represents using one's past struggles as a springboard to a more promising future. We delve into Moustafa's own life experiences, exploring the personal hurdles he faced and how the process of writing this book served as a therapeutic journey for him.An essential part of our discussion focuses on the critical role of mindset in overcoming obstacles. We talk about the importance of healing from past traumas, the necessity of continuous personal growth, and how physical cues can play a significant role in ensuring enduring change. Moustafa emphasizes the value of simplifying life, the profound impact our mindset has on our behavior, and shares effective strategies for letting go of emotional burdens. This includes the transformative process of rewriting one's own story. We also discuss the often difficult task of releasing emotional attachments, particularly when ego and long-held self-identities are involved.To conclude, Moustafa champions the ideals of generosity, service, and maintaining a strong belief in oneself. Wrapping up the episode, I reflect on the powerful insights from "Slingshot," encouraging my listeners to apply these principles in their own lives to foster personal development and resilience.Connect with Moustafa Hamwi:Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/moustafa.hamwi/LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/moustafahamwi/X:  https://twitter.com/moustafahamwiInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/moustafahamwi/Website: https://moustafa.com/FREE BONUS MATERIAL:  https://moustafa.com/slingshot/              Where it says Code or Receipt #, enter Jason Liem or Inside JobMoustafa Hamwi's BioMoustafa is a multi-bestselling author, international speaker, and mindset coach.His background spans diverse disciplines — from executive coaching, hypnotherapy, yoga, and meditation to adventure sports and nature healing. Moustafa’s unique lifestyle as an executive nomad has him traversing the globe, often spending months living out of a campervan, immersing himself in diverse cultures and forging a deep connection with nature.His quest for self-discovery leads him to learning and meditation centres worldwide, exploring the intricacies of mind, body, and soul. His life journey and extensive research have culminated inDoctor, I have a questionWilliam L Hoover, II, M.D. and Gordon L MacPherson, Medical Media Producer, will dig...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showSign up for the weekly IT'S AN INSIDE JOB NEWSLETTER takes 5 seconds to fill out receive a fresh update every Wednesday

In this episode of the It's an Inside Job podcast, our special guest Atle Vårvik, the founder of MOT, shares his journey and the importance of resilience in our lives. Atle started MOT in 1994 with the aim of strengthening the resilience of youth and creating inclusive school cultures. He emphasizes the significance of surroundings and taking care of one's own talent, drawing from personal experiences that shaped his motivation. Atle's new book, "The Power of Resilience," explores the 12 characteristics of resilient individuals, including a positive attitude, the ability to deal with adversity, commitment, self-efficacy, and more.Atle Vårvik is the Founder and creator of MOT. When he stepped down both as MOT’s leader and entrepreneur, MOT was one of Norway’s most important and beneficial brands and spread to four continents.Atle is a former elite athlete in speed skating. He is Norwegian champion and Olympian – and in 1994, he was ranked among the 8 best speed skaters in the world.In 2015, Atle received the Honorary Award from the Norwegian Confederation of Sports for spreading values in the society and for his work with MOT, and in 2014, he got one of Norway’s greatest leadership and value awards – the Reitan Group’s “Årets Ladejarl”.Atle is an entrepreneur, brand builder, leader developer and interim leader with years of experience at making people, leaders, team spirit, cultures and businesses grow. Today, he runs his own business and helps other businesses strengthen long term added value, sustainability and competitiveness. Atle Vårvik's contact info:Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/atle-v%C3%A5rvikWebsite:  https://atlevarvik.no/Chapters0:00:09 Introducing the It's an Inside Job podcas0:06:43 Atle's new book on resilience and its positive outcomes0:09:52 The difference between negative and positive life outcomes0:12:36 Applying Moot's philosophy to leadership and organizational culture0:15:11 Resilience and Courage: Building Blocks for Solid Leadership0:16:28 Resilience and courage are interconnected, influenced by others.0:19:28 Teaching children to make their day wonderful for themselves and others.0:22:18 Celebrate small victories and cultivate a positive mindset.0:25:14 Sharing stories of transformation and personal growth inspire others.0:28:59 A Catalyst for Change: Shifting Life Trajectories0:30:02 Introduction to the concept of robustness and resilience0:32:16 Frustration with Leaders' Lack of Accountability0:32:25 Son's Perspective on Character vs Grades0:33:52 The Importance of Goals and Resilience in Leadership0:44:53 The Importance of Building Courage and Resilience0:47:10 Importance of Building Solid Cultures in Organizations0:49:57 Personal Responsibility and Advice for Success in Life0:53:09 A Magical Moment with Erik Haydn0:55:39 The Power of Inspiration and Creating Change0:58:30 Advice for Leaders: Balance and Positive Energy1:00:16 Atla Vordvik: From Speed Skating Champion to EntrepreneurshipSupport the showSign up for the weekly IT'S AN INSIDE JOB NEWSLETTER takes 5 seconds to fill out receive a fresh update every Wednesday

In this episode,  I have the privilege of welcoming Agnes Cserhati, the author of the upcoming book "Performance Advantage," launching on January 25th, 2024. Together, we delve into the book's key concepts, Agnes' personal journey, and topics like resilience and unlearning.Agnes opens up about her motivations for writing the book, her journey of unlearning, and the power of vulnerability in storytelling. She reflects on the challenges of distilling years of experience into a readable format while staying true to her identity. She credits her grandparents' unwavering belief in her for shaping her confidence and discusses the responsibility and impact of her words as an author.We also explore how writing a book can unearth dormant emotions and thoughts, leading to cathartic breakthroughs. We emphasize the importance of vulnerability and the connection between author and reader, as well as the deeper learning that comes from sharing personal experiences. I also share my journey, hoping to inspire others.As we wrap up, I encourage you to pick up a copy of Agnes' book for its valuable insights. I thank Agnes for joining me and sharing her inspiring story. Chapters0:02:48 Agnes' New Book: The Performance Advantage0:04:36 Defining Performance in the Context of the Book0:04:51 Performance as a Process vs. Achievement0:07:03 Enhancing Performance through Practice and Marginal Gains0:10:28 The Importance of Self-Leadership in High Performance0:12:55 Shifting Gears and Redefining Performance Based on Self-Awareness0:15:24 Motivation behind Writing the Book: Not an Ego Journey0:18:00 Unlearning and Letting Go: The Challenge of Writing0:20:27 The Challenge of Condensing a Lifetime of Wisdom0:27:12 The Power of Writing and Self-Connection0:32:44 Reading with a Deeper Learning and Connection0:35:30 Next Adventure: Responsible Author and Interviewing Leaders0:37:07 Book available in various formats and platforms worldwide0:38:42 Introducing Agnes Chiharty and her book, Performance AdvantageAgnes Cserhati's contact info:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnescserhati/X:  https://twitter.com/AgnesCserhatiInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/acpowercoaching/Web:  https://www.ac-powercoaching.com/Book: The Performance AdvantageBioAgnes Cserhati is an internationally recognised speaker, leadership expert, and a sought-after performance and executive coach. Her innovative methodologies and profound insights have been instrumental in steering high-calibre leaders, teams, and organisations toward peak performance in both the private and public sectors for decadesHer personal motto is: "share to inspire", which has been the driving force behind her work and a lifetime of dedication to pushing beyond the ordinary while consistently delivering high performance and maximising potential.Tagsauthor, Performance Advantage, resilience, unlearning, personal growth, leadership skills, motivationSupport the showSign up for the weekly IT'S AN INSIDE JOB NEWSLETTER takes 5 seconds to fill out receive a fresh update every Wednesday

In this episode, we explore mindfulness and its role in building mental and emotional resilience. Our guest, Reiner Kraft, shares insights on presence, mind management, and biohacking through epigenetics. We discuss cultivating awareness, upgrading the mind and body, and practical biohacks for resilience. Tune in for actionable tips and a fresh perspective on achieving high performance.Reiner Kraft is a seasoned technology leader, engineer, scientist, technical advisor, trainer, executive leadership, micronutrients expert, human potential coach, and teacher who shares transformative principles of presence, mind- management, and biohacking using the latest science of epigenetics.Reiner Kraft's contact info:Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/reiner/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themindfulleader/Website:  https://www.themindfulleader.net/Chapters0:00:09 Introduction: Building Mental and Emotional Resilience0:00:46 The Importance of Mindfulness in Today's World0:06:24 Defining the Mindful Leader0:12:55 Evolutionary Perspective on Low Level of Present Awareness0:13:00 The Default Mechanism: Why Are We Not Naturally Present?0:19:13 Sports as Meditation: The Power of Being Present0:24:53 Training the Mind: Observing Thoughts and Patterns0:27:48 Upgrading the Mind Software and Taking Care of the Body0:29:04 Cultivating Awareness, Upgrading the Mind, and Upgrading the Body0:31:16 The Power of Mindfulness and Awareness0:33:10 Exploring the Importance of the Gut Microbiome0:34:39 Validating Biomarkers for Gut and Microbiome Health0:39:02 Valuable Health Competencies: Mitochondrial Health, Optimal Nutrition, Inflammation and Oxidative Stress0:41:54 Importance of Sleep and Balancing Acidity for Overall Health0:45:49 Introduction to Biochemistry and the Body's Self-Regulating System0:50:57 Exploring Biohacks for Sleep, Heart Rate Variability, and Resilience0:51:55 Biohacks for Optimal Performance0:55:43 How to Work Smarter, Not Harder1:00:17 Upgrading the Body: A Holistic Approach to Personal Growth1:02:47 Upcoming Exciting NewsTagsmindfulness, mental resilience, emotional resilience, presence, mind management, biohacking, epigenetics, cultivating awareness, upgrading mind and body, practical biohacks, achieving high performanceExplore more at :  http://www.mindtalk.no/Learn New Ways to Improve the World of Work with the People and Performance PodcastWe provide insights into the skills needed to increase employee performance.Support the showSign up for the weekly IT'S AN INSIDE JOB NEWSLETTER takes 5 seconds to fill out receive a fresh update every Wednesday

Welcome to this episode of the podcast, where I have the privilege of speaking with Professor Ian Robertson, an esteemed psychologist and brain researcher. Ian is a Professor Emeritus in Psychology at Trinity College and was the founding director of Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience. He is Co-Director of the Global Brain Health Institute, a Member of the Royal Irish Academy, and a Member of Acadamia Europea.In this episode, Ian and I delved into some fascinating topics—self-doubt, self-confidence, and managing stress and pressure. We discussed how stress can actually be used positively and how it's crucial to perceive it as something that might surpass our coping abilities. One intriguing point was the link between emotions like excitement and anxiety, and we also explored the different ways anger manifests, whether it's "anger in" or "anger out." We even touched on how the imbalance in our brain's hemispheres affects distress.When it comes to building confidence, we highlighted the significance of taking action and setting achievable sub-goals to create moments of success. Towards the end, we tied in the connection between self-confidence, attention, and success, offering strategies for bolstering confidence and handling stress constructively. Throughout, I emphasized the immense power of understanding one's own mind, shifting mindsets, and making use of neuroplasticity.It was an insightful chat, and I'd like to express my gratitude to Ian Robertson. To all our listeners, remember to rate the podcast and subscribe to our weekly newsletter.Chapters0:00:09 Introduction to It's an Inside Job Podcast0:00:45 Introduction: Focus on Self-Doubt, Self-Confidence, and Pressure0:02:48 Finding the Time for a Long-Awaited Chat0:04:17 The role of noradrenaline in controlling attention0:09:23 Redefining anger and channeling it for constructive actions0:16:00 Negative stress and withdrawal leading to anxiety and anger0:19:46 Building Confidence by Shifting Self-Beliefs0:20:53 Shifting from anger to action for stress relief0:23:11 Taking action in spite of anxiety to build confidence0:28:12 Self-confidence: Can Do and Can Happen0:35:42 Attention: The Key to Building Confidence0:37:45 Importance of Understanding One's Mind and Brain0:39:40 The Power of Simulated Situations in Developing Habits0:42:45 Setting Goals and Encouragement for Personal Growth0:53:53 Ian Robertson's Books on Stress and ConfidenceRESOURCES:The Stress Test: How Pressure Can Make You Stronger and SharperHardcoverPaperbackHow Confidence Works: The New Science of Self-Belief, Why Some People Learn It and Others Don't HardcoverPaperbackAudio bookSupport the showSign up for the weekly IT'S AN INSIDE JOB NEWSLETTER takes 5 seconds to fill out receive a fresh update every Wednesday

Former police detective, hostage negotiator and international peacekeeper J. Paul Nadeau “Paul” spent more than 31 years working with victims of crime and perpetrators and learning from top experts in abuse situations, murder investigations, hostage takings, terrorist attacks and human behavior in general. Over the course of his career, Paul talked hostage takers into giving themselves up and murderers into admitting to their crimes, and because of his extensive training and his unique approach to connecting with people of all walks of life and under every circumstance, his life was saved by a terrorist during a terrorist attack in the Middle East. Paul understands the importance of connecting to others, without judgement, prejudice or fear, so that we can each contribute to helping the world become a better and safer place. He reflects this compassion in each of the books he writes, each seminar he runs, each life-coach motivational session he has and in each of his global keynotes. He is Canada’s most recognized hostage negotiator and the author of “Dammit, Just Ask!”, a book on negotiating in life and in business.J.Paul Nadeau's contact info:Linkedin: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jpaulnadeauFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/paul.nadeau/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jpaulnadeau/Website: https://www.jpaulnadeau.com/Book:  https://www.amazon.com/Books-J-Paul-Nadeau/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AJ.+Paul+NadeauChapters0:00:46 Season 5 Begins0:02:51 From a Troubled Childhood to Becoming a Policeman0:08:24 Key Insights on Human Behavior in High-Stress Situations0:13:24 The Power of Changing Our Narrative0:16:45 Taking Ownership and Rewriting Our Narrative0:23:08 First responders focus on self-efficacy and controlling their response.0:26:47 Building trust and connection with diverse police cadets.0:28:27 Keeping the Peace in a Diverse Classroom0:32:41 Conversation with a Terrorist: Unlikely Allies0:37:15 Challenging upbringing and the power of choice0:40:24 Lessons learned as a police officer: We are more similar than we are different0:44:12 You are the Most Important Person in Your Life0:54:18 Strategies for overcoming depression and uncertainty0:57:28 Building new neural pathways through changing the narrative0:58:02 Start Small: Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins1:02:51 Let Go of the Past: The Power of Choice1:06:42 Embracing the temporary nature of struggles and hardships1:16:01 Principles of empathy and understandingTagsresilience, bounce back, adversity, mindset, supportive networks, effective communication, navigating uncertainty, overcoming challenges, gratitudeTrauma Free RelationshipJoin us as we explore the complexities of trauma and its profound effects on our...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showSign up for the weekly IT'S AN INSIDE JOB NEWSLETTER takes 5 seconds to fill out receive a fresh update every Wednesday