The Thought Leader Revolution Podcast | 10x Your Impact, Your Income & Your Influence

How do you overcome life's hardships? In 2013, Alex Lewis was diagnosed with Strep A Toxic Shock Syndrome, Septicaemia and Necrotising Fasciitis resulting in quadruple amputation, extensive skin grafts, and facial reconstruction as the infection damaged his face and mouth. Despite those challenges, he refused to give up on life and found his true purpose through the help and support of his family and friends. Today, Alex has changed the face of disability and the reputation of prosthetic users all over the world by taking part in activities such as skydiving and kayaking and being a motivational speaker in front of thousands of people. During this conversation, you’ll discover… The importance of loving what you do The benefits of pushing your boundaries A few incredible success hacks To find out more about Alex, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

What were you doing in 2003? That year our guest, Phil Randazzo started American Dream U, a non-profit organization that helps military soldiers, marines, airmen, sailors and coast guardsmen transition from military to civilian life. His organization provides a number of services and resources such as events and online training that are designed to help veterans find ways to pursue their dreams, start businesses, and get jobs once they leave the military. He has started over 120 events with 17,000 men and women attendees and raised over 3 million dollars from different charities to support veterans. Phil finds meaning in giving back to those who go in harms way to protect their country. During this conversation, you’ll discover… The importance of making time for yourself How to find something that you are fulfilled to do The benefits of sharing your thoughts to the community To find out more about Phil, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com.

Not happy with the speed of your success? Our guest today knows how to help. Ruble Chandy is the owner of Chandys Business Solutions which assists businesses in dreaming bigger and accelerating their results by using technology and training. He is also the author of the best-selling book, 90 Days to Life: A Journey from Turmoil to Triumph. It's a book he believes will help align your psychology and mindset to victory and inspire you to implement what you learn. During this conversation, you’ll discover… The 4-step process to eliminate anxiety and how to overcome overwhelm and stress 7 major things that are shaping successful people The iPhone of self-help To find out more about Ruble, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.  

What is your idea of a healthy masculinity? Our guest, Anthony Dream Johnson, who is a CEO and entrepreneur, took the bold step of dropping out of college and transformed people's lives through self-improvement and personal development. He built an organization, 21 Studios, and the 21 Convention that guides men on how to become successful people in their businesses and lives, understand what it is to be an ideal man and improve their relationships with women and themselves. During this conversation, you’ll discover… The importance of taking care of yourself The benefits of achieving your goals What is an ideal man To find out more about Anthony, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Do you have the desire to transform lives? Today's guest does. John Maxwell is a best-selling author, speaker and pastor who has written many books, primarily focusing on leadership. He and his team use leadership training, talents and skills in adding value to people all over the world. They are the experts in creating leaders. During this interview, you'll discover... How to develop leaders The game plan for transformation Pursue versus chase To find out more about John Maxwell, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

How do you react to change? From being a physician to astronauts, an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and certified coach, Dr. Filippo Ongaro was not afraid of it which has led to some great opportunities. He improvised and created something unique and different from the knowledge and skills he gained through every stage of his career and life. Today, he's positively impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands of people through his online course, live events focusing on lifestyle improvements, performance enhancements and how to improve your mental capacity. During this conversation, you’ll discover… How to build a level of uniqueness The importance of having a strategy Why taking care of yourself is important To find out more about Dr. Filippo Ongaro, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

When an opportunity presents itself, grab it and make the most of it. The Wine Ladies, led by Georgia and Susanne, encountered some resistance and challenges while starting out their business, but they persevered and won the 2011 Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the Oakville Chamber of Commerce. As innovators, they set themselves apart from others and found a way to stand out by being engaging, having great educational content while still having fun. Today, the Wine Ladies have 160 sponsors and clients from all over the world that have booked campaigns with them including major wineries, wine agencies, spirits and beer brands, food products, retailers, restaurants, charities and more. During this conversation, you’ll discover… The importance of being an innovator Why failure is the next road to success Why you should differentiate yourself from others To find out more about Georgia and Susanne, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Husband. Brother. Dad. What is the meaning of manhood? According to our guest, Ryan Michler, the founder of the movement known as the Order Of Man, an overwhelming majority of men are lost today. A lot of young men don't have a father figure to show them the right path which can lead to negative outcomes down the road. That's why Ryan is committed to helping and empowering men to come up with their own solutions and become the best they can be. Today, his movement has more than 35,000 members and counting. During this conversation, you’ll discover… The importance of having a mentor The 8 key areas to improve in your life How to become a real man To find out more about Ryan, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com.

Don't do it alone. If you can have successful peers you can learn from, you can short cut your road to success. Our guest, Jim Canfield, who is the president of CEO tools, knows this. He's been a part of many peer groups. He provides mentorship and tools that help business owners and thought leaders build the growth of their company and enhance their overall quality of life. Given the overwhelming responsibility to deliver results and despite the trappings of success, CEO's and thought leaders have the tendency of isolating themselves in a solitary environment. It's important to take the time to connect with others, seek guidance, and surround yourself with a healthy growing learning community. One learning experience or advice can lead to a meaningful difference when making hard decisions about your business and life. Today, Jim has dedicated over 10,000 hours of coaching and working with more than 300 CEOs. During this conversation, you’ll discover… The importance of learning from others What is the best w

What role does a real man play in our society? Our returning guest, Chris Widener, who is a best-selling author, coach and dynamic speaker, helps men lead successful lives. He believes that men should have a deeper relationship with family, friends, work, and become the kind of man the world needs. He feels if you make that commitment then you can create a better version of yourself. During this conversation, you’ll discover… The importance of setting up a goal The benefits of personal development What are your core values and beliefs To find out more about Chris, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

“Each NO is like a brick that you can use to build the house of your success.” Our guest, Ilan Srulovicz, who is the CEO and founder of Egard Watches, is a big risk taker. He tried every way possible to make his product work and it didn't happen overnight. He accepted whatever result that arrived, avoided negativity, embraced who he is and with those elements, he was able to succeed. Today, he's had the opportunity to work with incredible actors, artists and athletes throughout the world. During this conversation, you’ll discover… The importance of separating success and happiness How to be a smart risk taker The benefits of having a foundation To find out more about Ilan, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Sleazy. Liars. Pushy. Not helpful and didn't add value. These are the common perceptions about sales people out there and this is why we don’t like talking to them. Our returning guest has successfully overcome those judgements by using his simple formula: Science. Empathy. Execution. David Priemer is the founder of Cerebral Selling which is a modern sales training program built on Science & Empathy to help you become the top performer your customers will love. He is a scientist turned 4-time tech entrepreneur. He holds a B.Sc. in Chemistry and Atmospheric Science from York University and a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toronto. His passion is teaching the art and science of modern selling. The type of selling that not only gets you to the top of the leaderboard but does it in a way that will make your customers adore you. During this conversation, you’ll discover… The importance of believe, polarizing and contrasting statements What Information Asymmetry and Information

Branding. It is both a journey and a destination. Differentiating yourself and telling a unique story is the best way of branding your business. Gair Maxwell is an expert brand strategist. He can help your brand spend less time convincing and more time connecting in a way that inspires meaningful relationships and customers for life. He is also an international best-selling author and incredible speaker. With his interactive keynotes and workshops, he inspires everyday people to punch above their weight class and build the kind of brand that has top talent and customers seeking them out. During this conversation, you’ll discover… How to create an irresistible brand The importance of video based communications The significance of the Pull Strategy To find out more about Gair visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com.

Figure out a way. Our guest, John Reiser, who is the President of Better Events Management Group, did. He leveraged his existing knowledge and delivered it in a new way which filled a gap and provided value. John founded the event, Better Business Expo, which helps business owners and entrepreneurs to essentially find all the products and services they need and maintain its dedication to helping support the growth of local businesses. Today, the Better Business Expo features over 500 exhibitors offering the latest and most innovative business development products and services and works with over 15 major government offices. During this conversation, you’ll discover… The importance of taking care of yourself Why it is important to work smarter How to market yourself To find out more about John, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Being a successful entrepreneur is not easy. Our guest, Patricia Dube, who is a pharmacist and entrepreneur, faced a lot of challenges while starting her business. But with her positive mindset, she turned challenges into possibilities. She started learning everything around leadership, personal growth and went around the world to follow the best teachers. Today, she helps thousands of entrepreneurs on how to be positive leaders in their communities and the world. During this conversation, you’ll discover… The importance of having a methodology and plan Why it is important to narrow down your niche The power of small steps To find out more about Patricia, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Men. When they aren’t thrusted to improve themselves, they will likely be ruled by emotions and develop undesirable traits that weaken their purpose in the world. Today's guest believes that identifying the reasons why this happens can help prevent future issues and manage current ones. Steve Richmond is an expert in men, masculinity and how to tap into their masculinity. At 62, he found his purpose in coaching men and women to better their lives, relationships and experience greater business success and freedom. During this conversation, you’ll discover… The importance of balancing your ego Serve versus Soothe The significance of self-love To find out more about Steve, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

The corporate world isn't for everyone. In fact, our guest, John Murphy left it for something better — to serve his fellow human beings through his gifts as a leadership and business coach. His company, John Murphy International (JMI), optimizes the potential of CEO's, senior executives and business owners. He helps them understand how they need to manage themselves and how they need to impact the rest of their organizations. Today, he has helped companies like Pfizer, BT, Airbus, Great West Life Co, J&J, Vodafone and others to achieve performance gains of 25% in 180 days. During this conversation, you’ll discover… The importance of corporate team building Why change is an ongoing process How to market yourself and find your ideal clients To find out more about John, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

How can you best help the world? Today's guest has answered that question with truth, passion and absolute authenticity. At 13 years old, Jennifer Blake began offering help in any way she could. It was always her passion to assist other people. That's why it's fitting she later became the Director and Co-Owner of the Hoffman Institute of Canada. It's the home of The Hoffman Process, a life-changing 7-day residential self-development program that helps people release the limiting patterns they learned in their childhood and lead their lives with choice, empowerment and passion. In addition, Blake is the founder and owner of Blake Consulting where she assists those who are going through a personal and professional transition. During this interview, you'll discover... How to develop your own Intellectual Property (IP) How to gain expertise that can help solve the problems of others How to balance assisting other people and your own family To find out more about Jennifer Blake, visit https://www.thethoughtleade

U.S. mass shootings. According to today's guest, Dr. Warren Farrell, who is the author of The Boy Crisis and other books published in over 50 countries, many of the masterminds of those terrible acts didn't have a father in their lives. It's a serious problem that affects us all. But, there are ways to make this situation better. Dr. Farrell will share his thoughts. During this interview, you’ll also discover… How to get fathers more involved with their sons The effects of badmouthing The difference between Purpose void versus Dad void To find out more about Dr. Farrell, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Entrepreneurship is a roller coaster ride. Despite all of the trial and error, laughter and tears, confusion and triumph that being an entrepreneur brings, Brian Scudamore will convince you that you have exactly what it takes to succeed. He is an American born, Canadian entrepreneur and most notably, the founder and CEO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK? He's also the author of WTF?! (Willing to Fail): How Failure Can Be Your Key to Success. During this conversation, you’ll discover… The concept of the 4 Hs in building a great team Why face-to-face dealings are the way to a successful deal Why the Gorilla marketing strategy is the way to go To find out more about Brian, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.