Super U Podcast

How are your New Year's resolutions coming along? Research shows that 23% of people quit their resolution by the end of the first week, and 43% quit by the end of January. Only 9% of Americans that make resolutions actually complete them. Want to know what the 9% all have in common? The ability to focus. Back by popular demand, this episode features an audible clip from Erik Qualman's #1 Bestselling book The Focus Project. Today's clip covers how to focus on what matters most, staying focused in an unfocused world, and becoming a focused ninja. We'll be releasing a new clip from The Focus Project every Tuesday and Thursday in addition to our usual episodes. Happy listening!

5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.

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Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Digital Leadership.

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Billie Jean King, also known as BJK, is an American former world No. 1 tennis player. King won 39 Grand Slam titles: 12 in singles, 16 in women's doubles, and 11 in mixed doubles. King is an advocate of gender equality and has long been a pioneer for equality and social justice.  King was also the founder of the Women's Tennis Association and the Women's Sports Foundation. Regarded by many as one of the greatest tennis players of all time, King was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1987. 

5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.

Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com

Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.

Learn more at https://equalman.com

We took our 7 top performing episodes and created a best of 2023 super tips mashup. You’ll be hearing our favorite tips from Gabrielle Bernstein, Mark Duplass, Amy Poehler, Ken Honda, Garrain Jones, Catherine Blanchett, and Dr. Tara Swart. Thank you all so much for another year filled with 5 star reviews and thousands of downloads. We can hardly wait to share with you our 2024 lineup of guests and episode ideas. We hope you had a productive and successful 2023. Thank you for listening and Happy New Year from the Equalman Studios family.

5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.

Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com

Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.

Learn more at https://equalman.com

Today, Erik sits down with renowned speaker and bestselling author, Dr. Gabor Maté. They discuss staying present, what it means to follow your passion, how we identify ourselves and much much more. Dr. Gabor Maté is highly sought after for his expertise on topics including addiction, stress and childhood development. Dr. Maté weaves together scientific research, case histories, and his own insights and experience to present a broad perspective that enlightens and empowers people to promote their own healing and that of those around them.

5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.

Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com

Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.

Learn more at https://equalman.com

Today, Erik sits down with the founder of Old City Media, Ray Sheehan. Ray has a background in strategic planning, marketing, event management, and advertising and has helped the company expand from one city in the United States to an international agency. Ray is recognized as a leader in the special events industry and an innovative thinker in the Philadelphia community and beyond. Erik and Ray discuss experiential marketing, tips for making sales, the best questions to ask when pitching to potential clients, and Ray offers vaulable advice to entrepreneurs.

Old City Media, Inc. is national marketing agency helping brands connect with target demographics through experiential marketing at a fraction of the cost. This process is achieved through our robust network of clients and proven formula of brand integration.

5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.

Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com

Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.

Learn more at https://equalman.com

Today, we're reposting a conversation Equalman had with UpWork earlier this year. Erik discusses his journey to becoming a best selling author and keynote speaker, the meaning of flawsome, how he came up with the idea for his book Digital Leader, how he came to be wearing his infamous neon green glasses, the concept behind a digital stamp, thoughts on A.I., whether or not business school is worth it, and much much more.

If you're a business owner, chances are you've heard of UpWork. UpWork is an American freelancing platform, named on Time's list of TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2022. If you're unfamiliar, the way it works is; clients post a description of their job and a price range they are willing to pay for a freelancer to complete it. The client may invite specific freelancers to apply for their jobs, or post the job for any freelancer who is interested to apply. Once the client has chosen who they want to complete the job, they hire that freelancer by sending a contract with set hours, pay rate, and a deadline for the work to be completed. It's a fast, easy, and safe way to hire.

5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.

Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com

Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.

Learn more at https://equalman.com

On Tuesday, Charlie Munger, long-time friend and business partner of Warren Buffet, died at 99 years old. We're celebrating his life and career today by sharing 7 super Charlie Munger tips with you. In this podcast, you'll hear Munger discuss continuous learning, avoiding toxic people, he shares his investment checklist, lessons we can learn from Mozart, and the first rule to living a happy life.

Munger was an American businessman, sage investor, and philanthropist. He was vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate controlled by Warren Buffett; Buffett described Munger as his closest partner and right-hand man. He was also chairman of the Daily Journal Corporation, based in Los Angeles, California, and a director of Costco Wholesale Corporation. Munger donated hundreds of millions of dollars to educational institutions, including the University of Michigan, Stanford University and Harvard Law School. During his lifetime, Munger gave awayat least $550 million to charity.

5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.

Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com

Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.

Learn more at https://equalman.com

Today, Equalman sits down with entrepreneur Peter Diamandis. He is an American marketer, engineer, physician, and entrepreneur. He is best known for being founder and chairman of the X Prize Foundation, co-founder and executive chairman of Singularity University and coauthor of The New York Times bestsellers Abundance: The Future Is Better Than You Think, The Future is Faster than You Think, How Converging Technologies Are Transforming Business, Industries, and Our Lives and BOLD: How to Go Big, Create Wealth, and Impact the World.

5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.

Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com

Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.

Learn more at https://equalman.com

Show me the money! Today's guest is Molly Fletcher. Hailed as the “female Jerry Maguire” by CNN, Fletcher has made a name for herself as one of the first female sports agents. Now as a World's Top 50 Keynote Speaker, she delivers her inspiring message to audiences around the world. She is the author of five books including, The Energy Clock: 3 Simple Steps to Create a Life Full of Energy and Live Your Best Every Day. Equalman and Fletcher discuss energy management, negotiation, Molly's journey to becoming the female Jerry Maguire, and much more.

Molly is the founder and host of the Game Changers with Molly Fletcher podcast, where she interviews experts and celebrities in every field including Arthur Blank, Dabo Swinney, John Mackey, Matthew McConaughey, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Simon Sinek.

Social Media handles:

https://www.facebook.com/FletcherMolly
https://twitter.com/MollyFletcher
https://www.instagram.com/MollywFletcher/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollyfletcher1/

Website:

https://mollyfletcher.com

Game Changers with Molly Fletcher Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/game-changers-with-molly-fletcher/id1210452428

YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzTNQYQ8mfJgfH2rDI102Sg

5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.

Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com

Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.

Learn more at https://equalman.com

Today, Equalman sits down with Bo Seo, a two-time world champion debater, former coach of the Australian national debating team and the Harvard College Debating Union. One of the most recognized figures in the global debate community, he has won both the World Schools Debating Championship and the World Universities Debating Championship. Bo has written for The New York Times, The Atlantic, CNN, and many other publications. He has worked as a national reporter for the Australian Financial Review and has been a regular panelist on the prime-time Australian debate program, The Drum.

Bo and Erik discuss the difference between debate and argument, the risks of conflict avoidance, how to have more productive arguments, the problems that accompany online bickering, the most common mistakes made by amateur debaters, and the argument checklist.

More from Bo Seo:

Good Arguments by Bo Seo

Twitter: @helloboseo

5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.

Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com

Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.

Learn more at https://equalman.com

On today's episode, Equalman sits down with Swedish entrepreneur Nellie Wartoftwho launched the social learning platform Tigerhall in 2019, revolutionizing how professionals learn from one another in the real world. Under her leadership, Tigerhall has quickly gained traction with users across 32 countries, and employees in 12 markets. Tigerhall’s customers include global Fortune500 firms in technology, FMCG, professional services, and financial services.

Erik and Nellie discuss Nellie's journey to becoming a thinkfluencer and the CEO of a social learning platform. Nellie explains how social media gives people quick access to a diverse range of sources and the visual and interactive nature of social media aids in memory retention. Nellie offers practical advice to entrepreneurs and much much more on today's Super U Podcast.

Nellie has been named on the 2021 Tatler Gen T list of Future Leaders and was recognized as one of the Top Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2023 by the International Business Times.

Learn more about Nellie:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelliewartoft/en/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/tigerhall/

https://tigerhall.com/

5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.

Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com

Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.

Learn more at https://equalman.com

Equalman sits down with Dr. Ben Michaelis, Ph.D to discuss the hidden motivations and psychology of the human mind.

Ben Michaelis, Ph.D., is an executive coach, clinical psychologist and author with an expertise in evolutionary psychology and the hidden motivations of human beings. His academic training, clinical experience, and natural ability to rapidly identify the primary drivers of behavior allows him to provide clients with direct, meaningful insights that can transform individuals and organizations.

Ben has worked with high-performing individuals and teams in entertainment, technology, finance, law, and politics. He believes that becoming a true, impactful leader is earned through service to others.

Currently, Ben is C.E.O. and Co-Managing Partner at the thegroup.io. He works intimately with clients to create and cultivate healthy corporate culture and positive change. Outside of the thegroup.io, Ben works with select individual clients and supports other organizations in the mental health space.

Ben graduated summa cum laude from Columbia University (Columbia College) with a B.A. in Psychology He holds a Ph.D. from New York University in Clinical Psychology. Ben is based in New York City and enjoys spending his time with his family. He is passionate about nature and his dog, Obi.

5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.

Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com

Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.

Learn more at https://equalman.com

We have a great episode for you today. Erik sits down with Milan Kordestani. Milan is the author of the #2 Wall Street Journal Best Seller "I'm Just Saying: A Guide to Maintaining Civil Discourse in an Increasingly Divided World," which provides practical advice and strategies for respectful communication. He is a recognized expert on “Gen Next” (millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha) and a three-time founder with a passion for building sustainable businesses that foster positive social change. These companies include Nota (formerly known as The Doe), a narrative publication promoting civil discourse anonymously; Audo, a personalized career-building destination; and Guin Records, an artist-friendly record label empowering purpose-driven lyricists. Erik and Milan discuss Gen Next and how they consume content, the loneliness epidemic, and all things artificial intelligence.

Social Media Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milan-kordestani-b029a68a/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milankordestani/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milankordestani

Twitter: https://twitter.com/milankordestani

5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.

Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com

Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.

Learn more at https://equalman.com

Did you know you can now receive a Master's Degree in Happiness Studies? All thanks to today's guest. We've been very much looking forward to sharing this episode with you all. Equalman sat with with Dr. Tal Ben Shahar to talk about happiness, being selful, and the three R's of change. Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar is an author and lecturer. He taught two of the largest classes in Harvard University’s history, "Positive Psychology" and "The Psychology of Leadership." His books have been translated into more than thirty languages, and have appeared on best-seller lists around the world. He is the co-founder and chief learning officer of The Happiness Studies Academy and Potentialife. In 2022 Tal designed and launched a Master’s Degree in Happiness Studies in collaboration with Centenary University.

Learn more about Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar:

www.talbenshahar.com

www.happinessstudies.academy

5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.

Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com

Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.

Learn more at https://equalman.com

Today, Erik sits down with Myles Sherman. Myles has been a force in the entrepreneurial realm since he began his first venture at twenty-three years old with five-thousand dollars and his truck. He started his journey with custom home building, then moved to land development and then began his own company M. Sherman & Associates Land Development LLC. After selling his real estate holdings between 2006 and May of 2008, Myles moved to a more entrepreneurial standpoint and began investing his earnings in start-ups, mature companies, banks, and real estate worldwide, while sitting on boards for most of the ventures he started or became a part of. Erik and Myles discuss the importance of integrating your work life with your personal life rather than attempting to separate the two, what it was like for Myles to raise three entrepreneurs, how that led to family breakfast and taking one-on-one vacations with each of his kids, he offers advice to young entrepreneurs on raising money and growing your business, and Myles shares life-altering advice given to him by his father that has served him greatly in both his personal and professional relationships.

Learn more about Myles:

https://www.fusefv.com

https://theastrid.com

5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.

Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com

Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.

Learn more at https://equalman.com

Today we're reposting an episode of the Unlocking Moves Podcast where Erik sat down with host Kurt Wilkin to discuss Erik's journey to becoming the bestselling author and sought after motivational speaker that he is today. Erik tells the stories behind his famous green glasses, how he came up with the name Equalman, what led to Erik giving the commencement speech at Michigan State University this year, and he breaks down the term flawsome.

The Unlocking Moves show dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many business leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from the stumbles and mistakes.

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5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.

Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com

Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.

Learn more at https://equalman.com

Today, Equalman sits down with Heroic Productions’ VP of Client Brand Experience, Kitty Hart. Heroic Productions is an experiential marketing agency that creates momentous and immersive experiences for their clients. Hart has spent the past 25 years helping clients design and execute their brand experiences upon the stages that are most important to them and their audiences. In this episode, Equalman and Hart discuss the benefits of utilizing LinkedIn to it's full potential, Hart shares a crucial piece of advice given to her by Martha Stewart, new technologies that could potentially change live events forever, and she offers tips on how to better connect with your clients.

5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.

Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com

Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.

Learn more at https://equalman.com

Today, we hear from legendary record producer Rick Rubin.Rubin is a co-founder of Def Jam Recordings, founder of American Recordings, and former co-president of Columbia Records. Rubin helped popularize hip hop by producing records for acts such as the Beastie Boys, Geto Boys, Run-DMC, Public Enemy, and LL Cool J. He has also produced hit records for acts from a variety of other genres, predominantly heavy metal (Metallica and Slayer), alternative rock (Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Strokes), hard rock (Audioslave and Aerosmith), nu-metal (Linkin Park and Rage Against the Machine), and country (Johnny Cash and the Chicks). In 2007, Rubin was called "the most important producer of the last 20 years" by MTV and was named on Time's list of the "100 Most Influential People in the World". His first book, The Creative Act: A Way of Being, was recently published in January 2023.

5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.

Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com

Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.

Learn more at https://equalman.com

Buckle up! Today, Equalman sits down with Hollywood Legend Larry Kasanoff. Kasanoff makes movies (Platoon, Terminator 2, True Lies, Mortal Kombat), animated movies (Lego Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out), and theme park rides (Marvel Superheroes 4D, The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman). In terms of innovation, he has worked on films and rides that include the first hit movie made from a video game, first movie to extensively use morphing, first 3D steadicam (moving camera) shot, first EDM (electronic dance music) platinum album, and many more. He has a BA from Cornell University and an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Learn more about Larry Kasanoff here: www.atouchofthemadness.com

In this episode, Erik and Larry discuss Larry's new book, A Touch of the Madness: How to Be More Innovative in Work and Life . . . by Being a Little Crazy. Larry shares his journey to becoming the legendary movie producer he is today, why he risked his job to green-light the movie Platoon, why you should sometimes listen less, three questions you should ask yourself to discover your passion, and much more.

Pre-order the book:

Amazon

Barnes & Noble

Books-A-Million

Bookshop.org

Indigo

5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.

Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com

Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.

Learn more at https://equalman.com

"Fun is the most important. If you do stuff for money, it never works out." is just one of many gems from today's guest, Ina Garten. Garten is an American author, host of the Food Network program Barefoot Contessa, and a former staff member of the Office of Management and Budget. Her culinary career began with her gourmet food store, Barefoot Contessa; Garten then expanded her activities to many best-selling cookbooks, magazine columns, and a popular Food Network television show. Equalman and Garten discuss changing career lanes, finding your passion, being your own customer, and the importance of taking a break to figure out what’s next.

5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.

Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com

Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.

Learn more at https://equalman.com