Episode 34: IN-Q - Multi-Platinum Songwriter & National Slam Poetry Champion

Steven Kotler studied journalism, poetry, and writing in school. When he told others about his plans to conduct a neurobiological study, some literally laughed in his face. But Steven’s interviews with Flow State experts made him an authority on the subject, and he set out to help others reach peak performance.

He now works with entrepreneurs, athletes, and leaders of some of the biggest companies in the world, helping them reach this state of “Flow” to become up to 500% more productive. He is also a 4 x NYT Bestselling Author. According to Steven, Flow is how you turbo boost your results beyond all expectations.

In this episode of Why Not Now?, Steven and Amy Jo talk about overcoming imposter syndrome, how to get into Flow and how living a “Flow” Lifestyle can bring more purpose and happiness into our lives. They also talk about the difference in mindset between peak performers and non-peak performers.

Steven tells Amy Jo that we have 5 major intrinsic motivators: curiosity, passion, purpose, autonomy, and mastery. To perform at our best, they must all point in the same direction. That is when we reach our Flow State.

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Our priorities are what we do, not what we say we are going to go. In this episode, Amy Jo explains the difference between priority management and time management.

You’ll hear two personal stories that have helped shape the way Amy Jo looks at her priorities as well as learn actionable tips you can try today to help you discern what is a priority, what is not and what to do with that data.

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Alignment and equal value exchange are everything when it comes to having skin in the game. Asking for equity, no matter if you are an employee, advisor or otherwise, is a long term strategy and can be life changing.

In this short-but-tactic-packed episode, Amy Jo breaks down the 7 ways you can ask for equity, the strategy behind these phrases and the key ingredient to ensuring you are the one guiding the conversation and not the other way around.

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“Once you launch in, there’s no going back.” Paula Wallace is the Founder and President of the Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) - a world leading comprehensive university for creative professionals. Paula invented SCAD in 1979, and she has most definitely not looked back.

Paula has continued to reinvent the way we learn and the way we teach the combination of creative, art, business and now even AI. She writes her own rules.

In this episode, Paula and Amy Jo talk through Paula’s formula for reinvention, her approach to how she makes decisions and what Paula is seeing with AI on the horizon.

You’ll also hear Paula’s fascinating Why Not Now? moment, which is the origin story of SCAD, as well as the pillars that have guided Paula through multiple big changes over time, and why starting with the past is so important when you begin your approach to reinvention.

Lastly, Paula shares the trends that she feels will truly shape the next few years and beyond.

Paula is a Renegade in every sense of the word. Her new book “Lessons In Leadership” is out now.

This is the final episode of Amy Jo’s 3 part series all about reinventing your relationship time and money. We encourage you to listen to Part 1 (Ep 313) and Part 2 (Ep 314) before pushing play on Part 3.

In this last installment, Amy Jo focuses on the money side of things. To be clear, this is not investment advice, but you will learn how to potentially earn more and save more.

Amy Jo shares her specific money story and how that has changed over the last ten years. The net/net? Sacrifice does not equal success. Period.

Our earning potential is highest when we are expanding our capacity and optimizing our bandwidth. Sometimes that means spending money to create more time. Amy Jo explains how. She also shares what she is looking at specifically in her budget, and how she uses that data to determine if she is operating at her full earning potential.

You’ll learn the importance of assigning a value to your hours, and start making decisions based on the value of your time, as well as the difference in approaching finances from a confident place as opposed to doing so out of fear, and with a scarcity mindset.

Finally, Amy Jo takes you through the 5 Renegade Rules as a refresher so you can apply the rules to what you’ve learned over the last 3 episodes and beyond.

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Welcome to Part 2 of Amy Jo’s 3 part series on reinventing your relationship with time and money. If you haven’t spent time with Part 1 (episode 313), we encourage you to go back and listen before diving in to this latest installment.

As promised, in this episode you’ll hear Amy Jo’s New Year’s list featuring what she plans to take with her into the new year, leave behind in 2023 and create new in 2024. She has been doing this exercise for over ten years. These actionable items go hand in hand with her goal to reinvent her relationship with time and money. It’s not too late to do this exercise yourself. Amy Jo dives into the “now what?” and how to execute on your goals for the year.

You’ll learn the tactics and indicators on how to know when you are tapped and trapped, how to know when you are creating momentum and when you are on the right track to increasing your capacity and expanding your bandwidth.

Amy Jo explains what the Ruthless Red Pen is and how you can use it, as well as how to deal with what she calls Bandwidth Bankrupters. You’ll learn the important questions to ask yourself before you decide to take another “hey can I pick your brain?” meeting.

Lastly, Amy Jo shares the Three S’s and what they mean for your bandwidth and capacity.

This episode is packed with tactics to get you on your way to your reinvention goals. In Part 3, Amy Jo will breakdown how these tools and reinvention mindset applies to money.

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A solo series with Amy Jo! In this first episode of a three-part series, you’ll hear how Amy Jo is reinventing her relationship with time (and how you can too). You will learn tactical tips so you can do the same. Amy Jo has overhauled how she spends her days. The catalyst for this reinvention? Some tough, life-changing lessons. You will learn how to optimize your bandwidth (finite 24 hours in a day) and expand your capacity (infinite potential). Hint: Getting up earlier and earlier is not a strategy.

When we make friends with the data, (aka make friends with reality), we start to see tangible change. Reinvention is a daily practice.

Amy Jo has never seen the level of exhaustion in people's eyes that she sees now. After looking in the mirror, she realized that she also slipped into this boat.

Amy Jo shares what is required for reinvention. She explains the difference between your bandwidth and your capacity. She teaches how to design and execute your ideal day by using a time budget and how to conduct a time audit. These tools are invaluable for you in order to change your days.

You’ll also learn what to do if you are not feeling a sense of growth, fulfillment and joy in your life and career, and the three things you can do today to start expanding your bandwidth and your capacity.

Amy Jo is brutally honest and acknowledges she hasn’t figured everything out but the concepts and tactics she shares can make a considerable difference in how you spend your days - which is how you spend your life.

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Corporate isn’t a dirty word, and Nicole Rex will tell you why. She is on a journey to reinvent it. 

Nicole is the VP of Global Marketing at Dell Technologies. A storyteller, creator, and marketer at heart, Nicole brings a unique passion for helping people and infusing creativity into every aspect of her work, all while having a ton of fun. After all, if we’re not having fun, what’s the point? 

In this episode, you’ll explore how Nicole is redefining the corporate landscape…the Renegade way. You’ll learn the innovative tactics she employs with her team, hear her unravel the secrets to taking ownership of your own career in a rapidly evolving industry, and get a glimpse into the future of technology. 

Dive into the world of corporate reinvention and learn from the experiences of a true Renegade in global marketing.

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Immerse yourself in a profound conversation with Dr. Melanie McNally, a licensed clinical psychologist and a trailblazing brain coach. With a career spanning almost two decades, Dr. McNally has devoted herself to the mental well-being of adults and adolescents. Her groundbreaking life coaching programs are designed to instill self-awareness, align actions with values, and empower the younger generation to create a life that sparks excitement.

Dive into the intricacies of the mind as Dr. McNally shares insights on how to find your flow state and overcome your fear of public speaking. You’ll also explore the world of brain coaching through her unique hacks, gaining practical tools for navigating the complexities of modern life. Discover the art of decreasing cognitive load and an abundance of tips and tricks to enhance your mental well-being.

This episode is an exploration of the inner self, offering a wealth of knowledge from a true Renegade in the realm of mental health. 

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What is the impact of AI on humans? How can you use it to your advantage? Well, the goal of this episode is to leave you empowered and able to take very practical steps toward your own AI goals. 

Dive into the dynamic world of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies with Amy Jo and our Renegade guests - Lindsey Michaelides, Founder of Strongsuit, Erin Suarez, Group Manager, Americas Demand Generation at Epson (who oversees 60% of their revenue!) and Georgia Sapounas, Senior Director of Digital Products and Innovation at the Cleveland Cavaliers, as they unravel the profound impact of AI on humanity.

You’ll be handed the keys to success in navigating the evolving landscape of AI, from staying relentlessly curious to the power of finding a mentor and even asking ChatGPT to teach you about itself (yes, that’s a thing). 

This conversation, recorded live at the 2023 Renegade Summit in Miami, is a powerful reminder that opportunities are rarely handed out; instead, they are created by those who dare to push boundaries. 

Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a professional seeking a deeper understanding of AI's future, these industry leaders share their experiences and lessons from the forefront of technological innovation to send you well on your way.

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