Late Bloomers

My conversation with Rich Karlgaard is all about patience and the power of playing the long-game in finding our full potential in a world obsessed with early achievement. Based on years of research, personal experience, interviews with neuroscientists, psychologists, and countless people at different stages of their careers, in Late Bloomers, Rich reveals how and when we achieve our full potential—and why today’s focus on early success is so misguided, and even harmful. An important, enjoyable and inspiring conversation. (more…)

Mindset by Carol S. Dweck

Written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi

Carol Dweck is the professor of psychology at Stanford University and renowned for her research and work along the lines of personality, development, motivation and mindset. In this book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Dweck highlights her research and theories on intelligence and the power of mindset. With the idea that individuals have either a growth or fixed mindset, Dweck inspires readers how and why with the right mindset we can transform our lives and how we can move from a fixed to a growth mindset. (more…)

What A Wonderful Life I’ve Had!

Written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi 

“What a wonderful life I’ve had! I only wish I’d realized it sooner.” Sidonie Gabrielle Colette

If only I’d realised it soon er. Regret is one thing I fear the most. According to the research of Bonnie Ware, as she worked alongside the dying as a palliative nurse, the common theme amongst them was regret. What’s interesting as you analyse the regrets is that most of them were avoidable.  Things that were available however weren’t appreciated, enjoyed more or lived in alignment with.

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Say What You Mean

We spend so much of our lives talking to each other, but how much are we simply running on automatic—relying on old habits and hoping for the best? Are we able to truly hear others and speak our mind in a clear and kind way, without needing to get defensive or go on the attack? In this interview with Oren Jay Sofer, I discuss his work that combines the likes of mindfulness, somatics, and Nonviolent Communication, including simple and powerful practices the, can help anyone develop healthy, effective, and satisfying ways of communicating. This is important stuff and well worth listening to. Enjoy! (more…)

Achieve Your Goals with Hal Elrod

Written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi 

Hal Elrod is the author of The Miracle Morning and now The Miracle Equation. This podcast is dedicated to helping others achieve their goals and create their ultimate life. Each week Hal invites a guest speaker on the show to talk about all things to do with entrepreneurship, business, money, goals, making waves, success and living into dreams. Hal is very knowledgable and comes from a place of experience, passion, motivation and enthusiasm. Please enjoy my review of the Achieve Your Goals Podcast with Hal Elrod.  (more…)

Motivational Mash-up #6

By Leigh Martinuzzi

This is a short mash-up of a few recent motivational rants shared live on my Facebook and Instagram channels.

The Story We Tell Ourselves, Staying Focused, Negativity, Habit Formation, Goals and Dreams.

If you’d like to join me live on Facebook or Instagram please do.

Until next time, peace, passion and purpose. (more…)

Mind to Matter

In this interview, I speak with Dawson Church about his new book, Mind to Matter, discussing the astonishing science of how your brain creates material reality. As Dawson explains, every creation begins as a thought and when we have an intention, a complex chain of events begins in our brains. Thoughts travel as electrical impulses along neural pathways. When neurons fire together they wire together, creating electromagnetic fields. These fields are invisible energy, yet they influence the molecules of matter around us the way a magnet organizes iron filings. (more…)

Impact, Not Income!

Written by Leigh Martinuzzi

“Life is about making an impact not making an income.” Kevin Kruse

Service, giving back, helping others, and contributing are all feel good activities that we can do. I genuinely believe they are fundamental in living a life with greater freedom, fulfilment and happiness. And the ability to have a positive impact on the lives of others is available to us all. We can all do something every day that aims to serve others and have an impact. (more…)

Relationships Over Transactions

Ricky Carruth has created what is said to be the fastest growing real estate coaching company in the world! The good news to those of us in real estate is that his coaching is 100% free. In saying that, what connected me with Ricky was his work ethic, mindset and a message that business is about relationships over transactions. This is why I invited him on the show. Ricky shares content relevant to everyone no matter your industry or current situation in life there is some gold to be taken from our conversation. (more…)

Purple Cow by Seth Godin

Written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi (originally published 23.7.2013)

A Seth Godin original.

Seth Godin is a clear, concise, communicator and marketer extraordinaire. A dot com entrepreneur that has claimed his position as a leader in communication and marketing. A person of influence in the business and entrepreneurial circles. He has created success by making his business and himself visible and being a Purple Cow. That is exactly what he hopes to inspire and encourage others to do one of his all-time best-sellers, Purple Cow. (more…)